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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4219170

Pittsburgh SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $92,742 for Pittsburgh SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$92,742
Est. avg teacher salary
$37,601
Per-pupil spending
19,852
Students enrolled
84th
Pct. in PA
$92,742

Pittsburgh SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $92,742, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 19,852 students.

  • 84th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 77th percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +2.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$92,742

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$37,601

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

19,852 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.7% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Pittsburgh SD's estimated average out-pays 77% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Pittsburgh SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$92,742 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Pittsburgh SD $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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

What stands out about Pittsburgh SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $37,601 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Pittsburgh SD

Pittsburgh SD is a mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 19,852 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $37,601. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $92,742, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4219170 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Pittsburgh SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 84% of them.

On the budget side, Pittsburgh SD reports $746.4M in total expenditure against $781.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 23% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $135.1M, special-education teacher pay is $27.3M.

How does Pittsburgh SD compare?

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

Pittsburgh SD $92,742
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Pittsburgh SD pays +23.9% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $37,601 vs $38,325

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

Data-derived comparison paths

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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.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$781.7M
Total Revenue
$746.4M
Total Expenditure
$174.2M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$135.1M
Regular Program
$27.3M
Special Education
$4.9M
Vocational
$7.0M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Dallastown Area SD
$98,542
6,313 students
Wilson SD
$89,197
6,291 students
Millcreek Township SD
$75,497
6,274 students
Bensalem Township SD
$100,693
6,231 students
York City SD
$91,972
6,190 students
Souderton Area SD
$91,079
6,065 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pittsburgh SD?

Pittsburgh SD's average teacher salary is $92,742, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Pittsburgh SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Pittsburgh SD pays 9.7% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $92,742.

How does Pittsburgh SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pittsburgh SD pays 8.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $92,742.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pittsburgh SD?

Pittsburgh SD spends approximately $37,601 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pittsburgh SD?

Pittsburgh SD has 19,852 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pittsburgh SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Pittsburgh SD's total expenditure of $746.4M (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. Pittsburgh SD'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.