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Topeka Public Schools

Topeka Public Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $73,866; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$73,866
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,156
Per-pupil spending
11,886
Students enrolled
89th
Pct. in KS
$73,866

Topeka Public Schools (Kansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $73,866, meaningfully above the Kansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 11,886 students.

  • 89th percentile for Kansas
  • 49th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +19.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,866

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,156

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

11,886 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.8% above Kansas average

Nationally, Topeka Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 49% 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.)

Topeka Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$73,866 Top 51% higher than 49% 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. Topeka Public Schools $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 Topeka Public Schools

Topeka Public Schools is a mid-sized school district in Kansas, serving 11,886 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,156. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $73,866, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2012260 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kansas statewide average of $66,655, teacher pay in Topeka Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 10.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kansas, it pays more than 89% of them.

Budget figures show Topeka Public Schools reporting $215.8M in total expenditure against $205.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 37% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $50.0M, special-education teacher pay is $12.7M.

How does Topeka Public Schools compare?

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

Topeka Public Schools $73,866
Wichita $55,815
Kansas avg $66,655
National avg $85,759

Topeka Public Schools pays +32.3% more than Wichita · per-pupil $18,156 vs $17,574

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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Salary-nearest districts to Topeka Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$205.0M
Total Revenue
$215.8M
Total Expenditure
$79.0M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$50.0M
Regular Program
$12.7M
Special Education
$1.7M
Vocational
$1.9M
Other Programs

Other Kansas Districts

Leavenworth
$71,426
3,678 students
Pittsburg
$70,066
3,345 students
Newton
$68,504
3,246 students
Hays
$86,026
3,176 students
Valley Center Pub Sch
$71,032
3,092 students
Kansas City
$71,621
20,734 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Topeka Public Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Topeka Public Schools's average teacher salary at $73,866, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Topeka Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Kansas average?

Topeka Public Schools pays 10.8% more than the Kansas state average of $66,655. The district's average is $73,866.

How does Topeka Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Topeka Public Schools pays 13.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $73,866.

What is the per-pupil spending in Topeka Public Schools?

Topeka Public Schools spends approximately $18,156 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Topeka Public Schools?

Topeka Public Schools has 11,886 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Topeka Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Topeka Public Schools's total expenditure of $215.8M (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. Topeka Public Schools'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.