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School district · New Hampshire · LEAID 3306060

Salem School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $97,182 for Salem School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$97,182
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,876
Per-pupil spending
3,577
Students enrolled
81st
Pct. in NH
$97,182

Salem School District (New Hampshire) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $97,182, meaningfully above the New Hampshire average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,577 students.

  • 81st percentile for New Hampshire
  • 81st percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$97,182

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,876

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,577 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

13.6% above New Hampshire average

Nationally, Salem School District's estimated average out-pays 81% 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.)

Salem School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$97,182 Top 19% higher than 81% 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. Salem School District $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 Salem School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,876 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Salem School District

Salem School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in New Hampshire, serving 3,577 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,876. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $97,182, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3306060 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Hampshire statewide average of $85,585, teacher pay in Salem School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 13.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Hampshire, it pays more than 81% of them.

Budget figures show Salem School District reporting $92.6M in total expenditure against $87.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $18.8M, special-education teacher pay is $6.5M.

How does Salem School District compare?

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

Salem School District $97,182
Manchester School District $75,219
New Hampshire avg $85,585
National avg $85,759

Salem School District pays +29.2% more than Manchester School District · per-pupil $25,876 vs $16,719

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable New Hampshire 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 Salem School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Salem School District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$87.7M
Total Revenue
$92.6M
Total Expenditure
$27.3M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$18.8M
Regular Program
$6.5M
Special Education
$1.2M
Vocational
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other New Hampshire Districts

Portsmouth School District
$96,847
2,492 students
Exeter Region Coop School District
$112,158
2,477 students
Merrimack Valley School District
$80,745
2,206 students
Milford School District
$84,526
2,164 students
Oyster River Coop School District
$98,113
2,130 students
Governor Wentworth Reg School District
$91,914
2,108 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Salem School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Salem School District's average teacher salary at $97,182, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Salem School District teacher pay compare to the New Hampshire average?

Salem School District pays 13.6% more than the New Hampshire state average of $85,585. The district's average is $97,182.

How does Salem School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Salem School District pays 13.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $97,182.

What is the per-pupil spending in Salem School District?

Per-pupil spending in Salem School District runs approximately $25,876 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Salem School District?

Salem School District has 3,577 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Salem School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Salem School District's total expenditure of $92.6M (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. Salem School District'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.