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School district · California · LEAID 0633860

Saddleback Valley Unified

Estimated average teacher salary of $124,926, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Saddleback Valley Unified - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$124,926
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,959
Per-pupil spending
24,356
Students enrolled
68th
Pct. in CA
$124,926

Saddleback Valley Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $124,926, roughly in line with the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 24,356 students.

  • 68th percentile for California
  • 95th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$124,926

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,959

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

24,356 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.8% above California average

Nationally, Saddleback Valley Unified's estimated average out-pays 95% 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.)

Saddleback Valley Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$124,926 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Saddleback Valley Unified $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 Saddleback Valley Unified

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 95% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Saddleback Valley Unified

Saddleback Valley Unified is a mid-sized school district in California, serving 24,356 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,959. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $124,926, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0633860 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Saddleback Valley Unified runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (45.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 68% of them.

Budget figures show Saddleback Valley Unified reporting $364.3M in total expenditure against $403.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 35% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $88.7M, special-education teacher pay is $16.4M.

How does Saddleback Valley Unified compare?

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

Saddleback Valley Unified $124,926
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Saddleback Valley Unified pays +2.2% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $14,959 vs $25,983

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$403.1M
Total Revenue
$364.3M
Total Expenditure
$128.6M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$88.7M
Regular Program
$16.4M
Special Education
$2.3M
Vocational
$3.1M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

San Ramon Valley Unified
$119,855
30,022 students
Jurupa Unified
$140,961
18,567 students
Pajaro Valley Unified
$108,683
18,094 students
Hayward Unified
$145,173
17,977 students
Newport-Mesa Unified
$143,092
17,944 students
Glendale Unified
$122,627
24,161 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Saddleback Valley Unified?

The average teacher salary in Saddleback Valley Unified is $124,926 (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 Saddleback Valley Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Saddleback Valley Unified pays 0.8% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $124,926.

How does Saddleback Valley Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

Saddleback Valley Unified pays 45.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $124,926.

What is the per-pupil spending in Saddleback Valley Unified?

Saddleback Valley Unified spends approximately $14,959 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Saddleback Valley Unified?

Saddleback Valley Unified has 24,356 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Saddleback Valley Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Saddleback Valley Unified's total expenditure of $364.3M (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. Saddleback Valley Unified'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.