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Plainfield SD 202

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Plainfield SD 202 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $84,847, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$84,847
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,449
Per-pupil spending
25,055
Students enrolled
77th
Pct. in IL
$84,847

Plainfield SD 202 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $84,847, slightly below the Illinois average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 25,055 students.

  • 77th percentile for Illinois
  • 68th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +25.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$84,847

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,449

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

25,055 students

Salary vs State Average 98.3%

1.7% below Illinois average

Nationally, Plainfield SD 202's estimated average out-pays 68% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Plainfield SD 202's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$84,847 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Plainfield SD 202 $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 the Numbers Say About Plainfield SD 202

Plainfield SD 202 is a mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 25,055 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,449. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $84,847, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1731740 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Plainfield SD 202 runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.7% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (1.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 77% of them.

Budget figures show Plainfield SD 202 reporting $412.1M in total expenditure against $453.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 34% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Plainfield SD 202 compare?

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

Plainfield SD 202 $84,847
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Plainfield SD 202 pays -6.6% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $16,449 vs $25,647

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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Salary-nearest districts to Plainfield SD 202, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$453.2M
Total Revenue
$412.1M
Total Expenditure
$142.1M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Collinsville CUSD 10
$65,631
6,097 students
Alton CUSD 11
$77,278
5,920 students
Comm Cons SD 59
$90,138
5,858 students
Granite City CUSD 9
$83,126
5,840 students
Indian Prairie CUSD 204
$96,019
25,815 students
Rockford SD 205
$82,240
27,766 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Plainfield SD 202?

Plainfield SD 202's average teacher salary is $84,847, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Plainfield SD 202 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Plainfield SD 202 pays 1.7% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $84,847.

How does Plainfield SD 202 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Plainfield SD 202 pays 1.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $84,847.

What is the per-pupil spending in Plainfield SD 202?

Per-pupil spending in Plainfield SD 202 runs approximately $16,449 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Plainfield SD 202?

Plainfield SD 202 has 25,055 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Plainfield SD 202's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Plainfield SD 202's total expenditure of $412.1M (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. Plainfield SD 202'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.