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School district · California · LEAID 0634920

San Mateo-Foster City

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $126,331 for San Mateo-Foster City - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$126,331
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,599
Per-pupil spending
10,254
Students enrolled
71st
Pct. in CA
$126,331

San Mateo-Foster City (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $126,331, 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 10,254 students.

  • 71st percentile for California
  • 95th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +32.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$126,331

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,599

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

10,254 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.9% above California average

Nationally, San Mateo-Foster City'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.)

San Mateo-Foster City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$126,331 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. San Mateo-Foster City $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 Mateo-Foster City

  • 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 San Mateo-Foster City

San Mateo-Foster City is a mid-sized school district in California, serving 10,254 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,599. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $126,331, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0634920 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 Mateo-Foster City runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (47.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 71% of them.

On the budget side, San Mateo-Foster City reports $231.7M in total expenditure against $221.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 27% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $51.6M, special-education teacher pay is $5.6M.

How does San Mateo-Foster City compare?

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

San Mateo-Foster City $126,331
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

San Mateo-Foster City pays +3.4% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $22,599 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

$221.3M
Total Revenue
$231.7M
Total Expenditure
$63.4M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$51.6M
Regular Program
$5.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Lincoln Unified
$103,670
8,949 students
Brentwood Union Elementary
$137,957
8,912 students
Westside Union Elementary
$117,887
8,906 students
Fremont Union High
$162,402
10,250 students
Upland Unified
$133,400
10,186 students
San Jacinto Unified
$136,458
10,160 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in San Mateo-Foster City?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts San Mateo-Foster City's average teacher salary at $126,331, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does San Mateo-Foster City teacher pay compare to the California average?

San Mateo-Foster City pays 1.9% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $126,331.

How does San Mateo-Foster City teacher pay compare to the national average?

San Mateo-Foster City pays 47.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $126,331.

What is the per-pupil spending in San Mateo-Foster City?

Per-pupil spending in San Mateo-Foster City runs approximately $22,599 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in San Mateo-Foster City?

San Mateo-Foster City has 10,254 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of San Mateo-Foster City's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of San Mateo-Foster City's total expenditure of $231.7M (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 Mateo-Foster City'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.