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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1741550

West Chicago ESD 33

Estimated average teacher salary of $90,313, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for West Chicago ESD 33 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$90,313
Est. avg teacher salary
$29,681
Per-pupil spending
3,180
Students enrolled
83rd
Pct. in IL
$90,313

West Chicago ESD 33 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $90,313, roughly in line with the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,180 students.

  • 83rd percentile for Illinois
  • 74th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$90,313

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,681

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,180 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.7% above Illinois average

Nationally, West Chicago ESD 33's estimated average out-pays 74% 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.)

West Chicago ESD 33's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$90,313 Top 26% higher than 74% 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. West Chicago ESD 33 $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 West Chicago ESD 33

  • Its per-pupil spending of $29,681 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About West Chicago ESD 33

West Chicago ESD 33 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 3,180 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $29,681. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $90,313, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1741550 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in West Chicago ESD 33 runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 83% of them.

Budget figures show West Chicago ESD 33 reporting $94.4M in total expenditure against $105.1M 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.

How does West Chicago ESD 33 compare?

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

West Chicago ESD 33 $90,313
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

West Chicago ESD 33 pays -0.6% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $29,681 vs $25,647

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

$105.1M
Total Revenue
$94.4M
Total Expenditure
$30.9M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Chsd 128
$160,543
3,359 students
La Grange SD 102
$67,136
2,986 students
Oak Park - River Forest SD 200
$139,615
3,383 students
Wilmette SD 39
$107,283
3,394 students
Lombard SD 44
$101,931
2,960 students
North Palos SD 117
$87,580
3,400 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Chicago ESD 33?

West Chicago ESD 33's average teacher salary is $90,313, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does West Chicago ESD 33 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

West Chicago ESD 33 pays 4.7% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $90,313.

How does West Chicago ESD 33 teacher pay compare to the national average?

West Chicago ESD 33 pays 5.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $90,313.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Chicago ESD 33?

NCES FY2022 data puts West Chicago ESD 33's per-student spending at approximately $29,681 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Chicago ESD 33?

West Chicago ESD 33 has 3,180 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of West Chicago ESD 33's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of West Chicago ESD 33's total expenditure of $94.4M (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. West Chicago ESD 33'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.