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School district · California · LEAID 0634590

San Jose Unified

San Jose Unified's estimated average teacher salary is $114,744; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$114,744
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,600
Per-pupil spending
25,587
Students enrolled
45th
Pct. in CA
$114,744

San Jose Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $114,744, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 25,587 students.

  • 45th percentile for California
  • 92nd percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$114,744

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,600

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

25,587 students

Salary vs State Average 92.6%

7.4% below California average

Nationally, San Jose Unified's estimated average out-pays 92% 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 Jose Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$114,744 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. San Jose 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 San Jose Unified

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 92% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About San Jose Unified

San Jose Unified is a mid-sized school district in California, serving 25,587 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,600. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $114,744, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0634590 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 Jose Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (33.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 45% of them.

San Jose Unified's budget totals $450.3M in expenditure against $532.2M 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 $104.3M, special-education teacher pay is $16.2M.

How does San Jose 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 Jose Unified $114,744
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

San Jose Unified pays -6.1% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $17,600 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$532.2M
Total Revenue
$450.3M
Total Expenditure
$134.1M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$104.3M
Regular Program
$16.2M
Special Education
$3.4M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Lodi Unified
$110,446
27,802 students
Anaheim Union High
$131,228
28,368 students
Murrieta Valley Unified
$133,106
22,590 students
Hemet Unified
$130,515
22,330 students
Mt. Diablo Unified
$111,899
28,857 students
Hesperia Unified
$115,417
22,309 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in San Jose Unified?

The average teacher salary in San Jose Unified is $114,744 (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 San Jose Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

San Jose Unified pays 7.4% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $114,744.

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

San Jose Unified pays 33.8% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $114,744.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts San Jose Unified's per-student spending at approximately $17,600 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in San Jose Unified?

San Jose Unified has 25,587 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of San Jose Unified's total expenditure of $450.3M (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. San Jose 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.