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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2105430

Somerset Independent

Somerset Independent's estimated average teacher salary is $63,381; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$63,381
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,264
Per-pupil spending
1,586
Students enrolled
34th
Pct. in KY
$63,381

Somerset Independent (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $63,381, materially below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,586 students.

  • 34th percentile for Kentucky
  • 25th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$63,381

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,264

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,586 students

Salary vs State Average 90.0%

10.0% below Kentucky average

Nationally, Somerset Independent's estimated average out-pays 25% 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.)

Somerset Independent's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$63,381 Top 75% higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Somerset Independent $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 the Numbers Say About Somerset Independent

Somerset Independent is a small school district in Kentucky, serving 1,586 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,264. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $63,381, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2105430 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Somerset Independent runs materially below the state benchmark, a 10.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (26.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 34% of them.

Somerset Independent's budget totals $22.6M in expenditure against $24.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.9M.

How does Somerset Independent compare?

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

Somerset Independent $63,381
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Somerset Independent pays -28.4% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $14,264 vs $19,590

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

$24.5M
Total Revenue
$22.6M
Total Expenditure
$7.2M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.2M
Regular Program
$0.9M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Walton-Verona Independent
$71,451
1,864 students
Danville Independent
$69,939
1,871 students
Morgan County
$57,082
1,881 students
Edmonson County
$58,886
1,884 students
Todd County
$58,475
1,919 students
Bath County
$57,837
1,928 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Somerset Independent?

The average teacher salary in Somerset Independent is $63,381 (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 Somerset Independent teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Somerset Independent pays 10.0% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $63,381.

How does Somerset Independent teacher pay compare to the national average?

Somerset Independent pays 26.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $63,381.

What is the per-pupil spending in Somerset Independent?

Per-pupil spending in Somerset Independent runs approximately $14,264 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Somerset Independent?

Somerset Independent has 1,586 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Somerset Independent's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Somerset Independent's total expenditure of $22.6M (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. Somerset Independent'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.