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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0100185

Saraland City

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $70,827 for Saraland City - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$70,827
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,498
Per-pupil spending
3,261
Students enrolled
17th
Pct. in AL
$70,827

Saraland City (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $70,827, materially below the Alabama average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,261 students.

  • 17th percentile for Alabama
  • 42nd percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,827

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,498

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,261 students

Salary vs State Average 90.3%

9.7% below Alabama average

Nationally, Saraland City's estimated average out-pays 42% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Saraland City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,827 Top 58% higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $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. Saraland 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 the Numbers Say About Saraland City

Saraland City is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 3,261 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,498. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $70,827, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0100185 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Saraland City runs materially below the state benchmark, a 9.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 17% of them.

On the budget side, Saraland City reports $50.5M in total expenditure against $45.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 23% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.3M.

How does Saraland City compare?

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

Saraland City $70,827
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Saraland City pays -10.1% less than Mobile County · per-pupil $15,498 vs $13,185

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Saraland City, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Spending-nearest districts to Saraland City, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$45.2M
Total Revenue
$50.5M
Total Expenditure
$11.8M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.5M
Regular Program
$1.3M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Gulf Shores City
$84,534
2,338 students
Oxford City
$73,055
4,202 students
Winston County
$94,679
2,317 students
Homewood City
$96,210
4,236 students
Clarke County
$73,661
2,254 students
Crenshaw County
$73,168
2,250 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Saraland City?

The average teacher salary in Saraland City is $70,827 (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 Saraland City teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Saraland City pays 9.7% less than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $70,827.

How does Saraland City teacher pay compare to the national average?

Saraland City pays 17.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $70,827.

What is the per-pupil spending in Saraland City?

NCES FY2022 data puts Saraland City's per-student spending at approximately $15,498 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Saraland City?

Saraland City has 3,261 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Saraland City's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Saraland City's total expenditure of $50.5M (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. Saraland 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.