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School district · California · LEAID 0634410

San Francisco Unified

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): San Francisco Unified pays an estimated average teacher salary of $148,142, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$148,142
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,106
Per-pupil spending
49,146
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in CA
$148,142

San Francisco Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $148,142, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 49,146 students.

  • 94th percentile for California
  • 99th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +26.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$148,142

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,106

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

49,146 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

19.5% above California average

Nationally, San Francisco Unified's estimated average out-pays 99% 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.)

San Francisco Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$148,142 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Below this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. San Francisco Unified $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 San Francisco Unified

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 99% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,106 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About San Francisco Unified

San Francisco Unified is a mid-sized school district in California, serving 49,146 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,106. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $148,142, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0634410 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in San Francisco Unified runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 19.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (72.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 94% of them.

San Francisco Unified reports $1332.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $1532.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 28% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $247.7M, special-education teacher pay is $38.1M.

How does San Francisco Unified compare?

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

San Francisco Unified $148,142
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

San Francisco Unified pays +21.2% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $27,106 vs $25,983

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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Salary-nearest districts to San Francisco Unified, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$1532.6M
Total Revenue
$1332.2M
Total Expenditure
$377.3M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$247.7M
Regular Program
$38.1M
Special Education
$2.9M
Vocational
$35.6M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Temecula Valley Unified
$139,336
26,545 students
West Contra Costa Unified
$112,671
26,178 students
Chino Valley Unified
$123,252
25,907 students
San Jose Unified
$114,744
25,587 students
Orange Unified
$123,635
25,121 students
Saddleback Valley Unified
$124,926
24,356 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in San Francisco Unified?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts San Francisco Unified's average teacher salary at $148,142, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does San Francisco Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

San Francisco Unified pays 19.5% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $148,142.

How does San Francisco Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

San Francisco Unified pays 72.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $148,142.

What is the per-pupil spending in San Francisco Unified?

Per-pupil spending in San Francisco Unified runs approximately $27,106 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in San Francisco Unified?

San Francisco Unified has 49,146 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of San Francisco Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of San Francisco Unified's total expenditure of $1332.2M (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. San Francisco 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.