PAUSD -- Palo Alto Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 700 teachers and support staff and nine thousand students that are enrolled at the 19 schools managed by PAUSD. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries at PAUSD. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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PAUSD Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $95,960 | $58,390 - $120,190 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $92,260 | $58,440 - $128,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $96,390 | $65,920 - $125,350 |
| High School Teacher | $97,010 | $62,390 - $127,650 |
| PE Teacher | $73,130 | $36,260 - $115,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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 lists average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by PAUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,560 | $29,120 - $119,180 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $148,960 | $93,290 - $195,830 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $91,270 | $58,880 - $138,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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 PAUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,395 | $23,829 |
| Administrators | $34,436 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Palo Alto Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PAUSD. 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 PAUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 667 | 679 | 681 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 48 | 48 | 47 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 375 | 370 | 411 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 242 | 257 | 218 |
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 | 8 | 9 | 32 |
| Teaching Assistants | 198 | 184 | 194 |
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 PAUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 365 | 365 | 349 |
| District Support Staff | 43 | 47 | 47 |
| School Administrators | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 50 | 53 | 51 |
| Student Support Staff | 53 | 62 | 43 |
| Other Support Staff | 181 | 169 | 175 |
| Guidance Counselors | 19 | 23 | 26 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 13 | 15 |
PAUSD Schools
We have listed the 19 schools and their contact information, which is managed by PAUSD 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:
- Ravenswood City Elementary School District (9 Schools)
- Las Lomitas Elementary School District (2 Schools)
- Menlo Park City School District (4 Schools)
- Mountain View-Whisman School District (12 Schools)
- Los Altos School District (10 Schools)
Palo Alto Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Palo Alto
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Elementary School 650 Addison Ave Palo Alto CA 94301 (650) 322-5935 |
KG-5 | 23 | 479 |
| Barron Park Elementary School 800 Barron Ave Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 858-0508 |
KG-5 | 17 | 346 |
| David Starr Jordan Middle School 750 North California Ave Palo Alto CA 94303 (408) 494-8120 |
6-8 | 65 | 1,027 |
| Duveneck Elementary School 705 Alester Ave Palo Alto CA 94303 (650) 322-5946 |
KG-5 | 23 | 492 |
| El Carmelo Elementary School 3024 Bryant St Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 856-0960 |
KG-5 | 21 | 417 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary School 500 East Meadow Dr Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 856-0845 |
KG-5 | 28 | 551 |
| Greendell School 4120 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto CA 94303 (650) 856-0833 |
KG-5 | 5 | 95 |
| Henry M. Gunn High School 780 Arastradero Rd Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 354-8200 |
9-12 | 109 | 1,904 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School 445 East Charleston Rd Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 320-8106 |
KG-5 | 20 | 414 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School 480 East Meadow Dr Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 856-5188 |
6-8 | 64 | 1,013 |
| Juana Briones Elementary School 4100 Orme St Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 856-0877 |
KG-5 | 19 | 370 |
| Ohlone Elementary School 950 Amarillo Ave Palo Alto CA 94303 (650) 856-1726 |
KG-5 | 30 | 602 |
| Packard Children's Hospital / Stanford School 725 Welch Rd Palo Alto CA 94304 (650) 497-8230 |
KG-12 | 4 | 38 |
| Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto CA 94301 (650) 329-3701 |
9-12 | 111 | 1,944 |
| Palo Verde Elementary School 3450 Louis Rd Palo Alto CA 94303 (650) 856-1672 |
KG-5 | 19 | 415 |
| Terman Middle School 655 Arastradero Rd Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 856-9810 |
6-8 | 46 | 715 |
| Walter Hays Elementary School 1525 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto CA 94301 (650) 322-5956 |
KG-5 | 27 | 539 |
Teaching in Stanford
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido Elementary School 890 Escondido Rd Stanford CA 94305 (650) 856-1337 |
KG-5 | 28 | 587 |
| Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School 1711 Stanford Ave Stanford CA 94305 (650) 856-1622 |
KG-5 | 24 | 477 |