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School district · New Jersey · LEAID 3416380

Union City School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Union City School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $95,568, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$95,568
Est. avg teacher salary
$30,640
Per-pupil spending
11,552
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in NJ
$95,568

Union City School District (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $95,568, meaningfully above the New Jersey average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 11,552 students.

  • 82nd percentile for New Jersey
  • 79th percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,568

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,640

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

11,552 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.9% above New Jersey average

Nationally, Union City School District's estimated average out-pays 79% 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.)

Union City School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$95,568 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Union City School District $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 Union City School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $30,640 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Union City School District

Union City School District is a mid-sized school district in New Jersey, serving 11,552 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $30,640. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $95,568, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3416380 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Jersey statewide average of $90,256, teacher pay in Union City School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 82% of them.

Union City School District's budget totals $354.0M in expenditure against $360.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 23% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $52.1M, special-education teacher pay is $11.4M.

How does Union City School District compare?

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

Union City School District $95,568
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

Union City School District pays +0.3% more than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $30,640 vs $40,780

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 Union City School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Union City School District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$360.9M
Total Revenue
$354.0M
Total Expenditure
$81.8M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$52.1M
Regular Program
$11.4M
Special Education
$8.3M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Westfield Public School District
$92,659
5,851 students
Camden City School District
$90,253
5,776 students
Hamilton Township Public School District
$81,838
11,668 students
Passaic City School District
$103,278
12,445 students
Cherry Hill School District
$92,134
10,596 students
Trenton Public School District
$89,021
12,643 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Union City School District?

The average teacher salary in Union City School District is $95,568 (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 Union City School District teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

Union City School District pays 5.9% more than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $95,568.

How does Union City School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Union City School District pays 11.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $95,568.

What is the per-pupil spending in Union City School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Union City School District's per-student spending at approximately $30,640 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Union City School District?

Union City School District has 11,552 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Union City School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Union City School District's total expenditure of $354.0M (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. Union City School District'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.