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West Salem School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $69,114, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for West Salem School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$69,114
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,619
Per-pupil spending
1,833
Students enrolled
58th
Pct. in WI
$69,114

West Salem School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,114, slightly below the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,833 students.

  • 58th percentile for Wisconsin
  • 38th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,114

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,619

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,833 students

Salary vs State Average 97.0%

3.0% below Wisconsin average

Nationally, West Salem School District's estimated average out-pays 38% 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.)

West Salem School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,114 Top 62% higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. West Salem 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 the Numbers Say About West Salem School District

West Salem School District is a small school district in Wisconsin, serving 1,833 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,619. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,114, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5516350 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in West Salem School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 58% of them.

Budget figures show West Salem School District reporting $28.6M in total expenditure against $31.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 32% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.6M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does West Salem School District compare?

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

West Salem School District $69,114
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

West Salem School District pays -3.3% less than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $15,619 vs $20,171

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$31.4M
Total Revenue
$28.6M
Total Expenditure
$9.2M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.6M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Waterford Graded J1 School District
$66,961
1,476 students
Wisconsin Dells School District
$67,638
1,836 students
Saint Croix Central School District
$69,034
1,855 students
Edgerton School District
$68,816
1,861 students
Altoona School District
$66,597
1,861 students
Lake Geneva J1 School District
$72,214
1,866 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Salem School District?

The average teacher salary in West Salem School District is $69,114 (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 West Salem School District teacher pay compare to the Wisconsin average?

West Salem School District pays 3.0% less than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $69,114.

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

West Salem School District pays 19.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,114.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Salem School District?

Per-pupil spending in West Salem School District runs approximately $15,619 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Salem School District?

West Salem School District has 1,833 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of West Salem School District's total expenditure of $28.6M (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 Salem 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.