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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2105520

Taylor County

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $76,486 for Taylor County - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$76,486
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,244
Per-pupil spending
2,758
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in KY
$76,486

Taylor County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,486, meaningfully above the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,758 students.

  • 94th percentile for Kentucky
  • 55th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +25.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,486

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,244

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,758 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

8.6% above Kentucky average

Nationally, Taylor County's estimated average out-pays 55% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Taylor County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,486 Top 45% higher than 55% 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. Taylor County $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 Taylor County

Taylor County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 2,758 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,244. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,486, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2105520 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Taylor County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 8.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (10.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 94% of them.

Budget figures show Taylor County reporting $39.3M in total expenditure against $42.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 33% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does Taylor County compare?

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

Taylor County $76,486
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Taylor County pays -13.6% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $14,244 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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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 Taylor County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Taylor County, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$42.2M
Total Revenue
$39.3M
Total Expenditure
$12.8M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.8M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Fleming County
$65,949
2,117 students
Lincoln County
$65,234
3,399 students
Grant County
$62,687
3,455 students
Carroll County
$70,362
2,058 students
Rockcastle County
$65,480
2,762 students
McCreary County
$66,172
2,742 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Taylor County?

Taylor County's average teacher salary is $76,486, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Taylor County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Taylor County pays 8.6% more than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $76,486.

How does Taylor County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Taylor County pays 10.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,486.

What is the per-pupil spending in Taylor County?

NCES FY2022 data puts Taylor County's per-student spending at approximately $14,244 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Taylor County?

Taylor County has 2,758 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Taylor County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Taylor County's total expenditure of $39.3M (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. Taylor County'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.