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School district · Maine · LEAID 2314778

RSU 26

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): RSU 26 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $81,934, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$81,934
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,629
Per-pupil spending
827
Students enrolled
78th
Pct. in ME
$81,934

RSU 26 (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $81,934, meaningfully above the Maine average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 827 students.

  • 78th percentile for Maine
  • 65th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +4.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$81,934

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,629

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

827 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

6.6% above Maine average

Nationally, RSU 26's estimated average out-pays 65% 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.)

RSU 26's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$81,934 Top 35% higher than 65% 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. RSU 26 $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 stands out about RSU 26

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,629 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About RSU 26

RSU 26 is a small school district in Maine, serving 827 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,629. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $81,934, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2314778 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in RSU 26 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 6.6% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 78% of them.

RSU 26 reports $22.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $16.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 28% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.8M.

How does RSU 26 compare?

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

RSU 26 $81,934
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

RSU 26 pays -9.1% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $27,629 vs $21,987

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Maine 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 RSU 26, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to RSU 26, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$16.8M
Total Revenue
$22.8M
Total Expenditure
$6.4M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.8M
Regular Program
$0.8M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 37/MSAD 37
$74,201
664 students
RSU 23
$83,956
625 students
RSU 68/MSAD 68
$58,032
625 students
RSU 41/MSAD 41
$71,166
622 students
RSU 64/MSAD 64
$65,923
1,049 students
Calais Public Schools
$60,812
603 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 26?

The average teacher salary in RSU 26 is $81,934 (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 RSU 26 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

RSU 26 pays 6.6% more than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $81,934.

How does RSU 26 teacher pay compare to the national average?

RSU 26 pays 4.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $81,934.

What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 26?

Per-pupil spending in RSU 26 runs approximately $27,629 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in RSU 26?

RSU 26 has 827 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of RSU 26's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of RSU 26's total expenditure of $22.8M (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. RSU 26'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.