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School district · California · LEAID 0637500

South Pasadena Unified

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): South Pasadena Unified pays an estimated average teacher salary of $117,852, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$117,852
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,665
Per-pupil spending
4,624
Students enrolled
52nd
Pct. in CA
$117,852

South Pasadena Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $117,852, slightly below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,624 students.

  • 52nd percentile for California
  • 93rd percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$117,852

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,665

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,624 students

Salary vs State Average 95.1%

4.9% below California average

Nationally, South Pasadena Unified's estimated average out-pays 93% 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.)

South Pasadena Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$117,852 Top 7% higher than 93% 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. South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena Unified

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 93% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About South Pasadena Unified

South Pasadena Unified is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 4,624 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,665. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $117,852, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0637500 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in South Pasadena Unified runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (37.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 52% of them.

On the budget side, South Pasadena Unified reports $81.7M in total expenditure against $76.5M 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 $17.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does South Pasadena Unified compare?

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

South Pasadena Unified $117,852
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

South Pasadena Unified pays -3.6% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $17,665 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

$76.5M
Total Revenue
$81.7M
Total Expenditure
$22.6M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$17.9M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Center Joint Unified
$122,454
4,094 students
Newark Unified
$122,586
5,166 students
Centralia Elementary
$127,218
4,073 students
Sulphur Springs Union
$123,226
5,187 students
Windsor Unified
$97,647
4,584 students
Lawndale Elementary
$156,844
4,670 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Pasadena Unified?

South Pasadena Unified's average teacher salary is $117,852, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does South Pasadena Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

South Pasadena Unified pays 4.9% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $117,852.

How does South Pasadena Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

South Pasadena Unified pays 37.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $117,852.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Pasadena Unified?

South Pasadena Unified spends approximately $17,665 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in South Pasadena Unified?

South Pasadena Unified has 4,624 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of South Pasadena Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of South Pasadena Unified's total expenditure of $81.7M (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. South Pasadena 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.