BUSD -- Berkeley Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
BUSD has an estimated 10,000 students and 500 teachers. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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California Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of California. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $94,310 | $53,300 - $122,910 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $90,470 | $57,530 - $128,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $93,000 | $60,810 - $125,480 |
| High School Teacher | $92,960 | $60,640 - $128,680 |
| PE Teacher | $62,390 | $31,160 - $98,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details the average salary for special education teachers in California.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $86,440 | $50,840 - $125,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of California below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $134,520 | $92,420 - $170,620 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,100 | $47,420 - $130,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by BUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,973 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $20,868 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Berkeley Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by BUSD. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by BUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 477 | 479 | 487 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 34 | 39 | 40 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 252 | 255 | 261 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 187 | 184 | 186 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 56 | 67 | 88 |
| Teaching Assistants | 134 | 84 | 94 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for BUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 292 | 292 | 340 |
| District Support Staff | 55 | 59 | 78 |
| School Administrators | 32 | 33 | 32 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 37 | 33 | 33 |
| Student Support Staff | 11 | 15 | 25 |
| Other Support Staff | 122 | 150 | 170 |
| Guidance Counselors | 15 | 15 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 8 | 9 | 12 |
BUSD Schools
We have listed the 19 schools and their contact information, which is operated by BUSD in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Albany City Unified School District (7 Schools)
- Emery Unified School District (3 Schools)
- Oakland Unified School District (125 Schools)
- Piedmont City Unified School District (7 Schools)
- Orinda Union Elementary School District (5 Schools)
Berkeley Unified School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Alternative High School 2701 Mlk Jr. Way Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 644-6159 |
10-12 | 11 | 102 |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia St Berkeley CA 94709 (510) 644-6225 |
KG-5 | 19 | 421 |
| Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 644-6120 |
9-12 | 163 | 3,145 |
| Cragmont Elementary School 830 Regal Rd Berkeley CA 94708 (510) 644-8810 |
KG-5 | 19 | 421 |
| Emerson Elementary School 2800 Forest Ave Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 644-6890 |
KG-5 | 13 | 297 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 1400 Ada St Berkeley CA 94702 (510) 644-6298 |
KG-5 | 14 | 338 |
| John Muir Elementary School 2955 Claremont Ave Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 644-6410 |
KG-5 | 14 | 282 |
| Leconte Elementary School 2241 Russell St Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 644-6290 |
KG-5 | 16 | 344 |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle School 1500 Derby St Berkeley CA 94703 (510) 644-6360 |
6-8 | 27 | 500 |
| Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince St Berkeley CA 94703 (510) 644-6313 |
KG-5 | 22 | 527 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose St Berkeley CA 94703 (510) 644-6280 |
6-8 | 49 | 915 |
| Oxford Elementary School 1130 Oxford St Berkeley CA 94707 (510) 644-6300 |
KG-5 | 13 | 318 |
| Realm Charter High 2023 Eighth St Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 809-9800 |
9-12 | 12 | 287 |
| Realm Charter Middle 2023 Eighth St Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 809-9800 |
6-8 | 12 | 314 |
| Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School 920 Allston Way Berkeley CA 94710 (510) 644-8812 |
KG-5 | 20 | 482 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School 840 Colusa Ave Berkeley CA 94707 (510) 644-6368 |
KG-5 | 19 | 472 |
| Washington Elementary School 2300 Mlk Jr. Way Berkeley CA 94704 (510) 644-6310 |
KG-5 | 22 | 471 |
| Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart St Berkeley CA 94705 (510) 644-6330 |
6-8 | 23 | 511 |