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School district · North Carolina · LEAID 3700012

Pitt County Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $71,110 for Pitt County Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,110
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,053
Per-pupil spending
23,790
Students enrolled
25th
Pct. in NC
$71,110

Pitt County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,110, materially below the North Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 23,790 students.

  • 25th percentile for North Carolina
  • 43rd percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,110

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,053

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

23,790 students

Salary vs State Average 93.3%

6.7% below North Carolina average

Nationally, Pitt County Schools's estimated average out-pays 43% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Pitt County Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,110 Top 57% higher than 43% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Pitt County Schools $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Pitt County Schools

Pitt County Schools is a mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 23,790 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,053. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,110, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3700012 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Carolina statewide average of $76,187, teacher pay in Pitt County Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 6.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 25% of them.

On the budget side, Pitt County Schools reports $310.5M in total expenditure against $300.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 37% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $44.4M, special-education teacher pay is $9.1M.

How does Pitt County Schools compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the North Carolina average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Pitt County Schools $71,110
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Pitt County Schools pays -13.6% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $13,053 vs $14,074

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable North Carolina districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Pitt County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Pitt County Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$300.9M
Total Revenue
$310.5M
Total Expenditure
$114.3M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$44.4M
Regular Program
$9.1M
Special Education
$5.0M
Vocational
$18.2M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Davie County Schools
$72,094
6,107 students
Mooresville Graded School District
$76,814
5,982 students
New Hanover County Schools
$78,991
24,933 students
Alamance-Burlington Schools
$78,771
22,158 students
Buncombe County Schools
$75,543
22,079 students
Public Schools of Robeson County
$80,799
20,783 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pitt County Schools?

The average teacher salary in Pitt County Schools is $71,110 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Pitt County Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Pitt County Schools pays 6.7% less than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $71,110.

How does Pitt County Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pitt County Schools pays 17.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,110.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pitt County Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Pitt County Schools's per-student spending at approximately $13,053 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pitt County Schools?

Pitt County Schools has 23,790 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pitt County Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Pitt County Schools's total expenditure of $310.5M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Pitt County Schools's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.