PlainTeacher

School district · Connecticut · LEAID 0904740

Wallingford School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $105,950, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Wallingford School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$105,950
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,210
Per-pupil spending
5,206
Students enrolled
58th
Pct. in CT
$105,950

Wallingford School District (Connecticut) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $105,950, slightly below the Connecticut average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,206 students.

  • 58th percentile for Connecticut
  • 87th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$105,950

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,210

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,206 students

Salary vs State Average 99.7%

0.3% below Connecticut average

Nationally, Wallingford School District's estimated average out-pays 87% 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.)

Wallingford School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$105,950 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Wallingford School District $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 stands out about Wallingford School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,210 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Wallingford School District

Wallingford School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Connecticut, serving 5,206 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,210. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $105,950, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0904740 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Connecticut statewide average of $106,216, teacher pay in Wallingford School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (23.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Connecticut, it pays more than 58% of them.

Budget figures show Wallingford School District reporting $141.7M in total expenditure against $144.8M 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 $30.1M, special-education teacher pay is $9.0M.

How does Wallingford School District compare?

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

Wallingford School District $105,950
Bridgeport School District $84,429
Connecticut avg $106,216
National avg $85,759

Wallingford School District pays +25.5% more than Bridgeport School District · per-pupil $27,210 vs $23,968

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Connecticut districts

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 Wallingford School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$144.8M
Total Revenue
$141.7M
Total Expenditure
$51.7M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$30.1M
Regular Program
$9.0M
Special Education
$1.3M
Vocational
$5.5M
Other Programs

Other Connecticut Districts

Milford School District
$113,033
5,313 students
Hamden School District
$113,262
5,043 students
Glastonbury School District
$126,404
5,529 students
West Haven School District
$113,608
5,678 students
Darien School District
$105,459
4,724 students
South Windsor School District
$102,963
4,634 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Wallingford School District?

The average teacher salary in Wallingford School District is $105,950 (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 Wallingford School District teacher pay compare to the Connecticut average?

Wallingford School District pays 0.3% less than the Connecticut state average of $106,216. The district's average is $105,950.

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

Wallingford School District pays 23.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $105,950.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wallingford School District?

Per-pupil spending in Wallingford School District runs approximately $27,210 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Wallingford School District?

Wallingford School District has 5,206 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Wallingford School District's total expenditure of $141.7M (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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTeacher Editorial

Embed this widget

Copy this snippet to embed a live-linked card on your own site.

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. Wallingford 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.