Highline Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Highline Public Schools operates 42 schools with just over 1000 teachers. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Washington, 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.
Washington Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Washington. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $48,140 | $38,080-$60,130 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $95,380 | $65,400 - $125,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,970 | $64,610 - $127,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $99,330 | $65,250 - $128,170 |
| High School Teacher | $99,350 | $62,950 - $128,410 |
| PE Teacher | $58,690 | $37,180 - $85,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Washington, 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 in Washington.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $48,140 | $38,080-$60,130 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $93,970 | $65,950 - $126,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Washington, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Washington below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $79,600 | $49,060-$107,980 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $160,570 | $111,830 - $205,500 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $87,680 | $57,980 - $125,950 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Washington, 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 Highline Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,314 | $20,270 |
| Administrators | $19,540 | $18,207 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Highline Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Highline Public Schools. 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 Highline Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 977 | 975 | 1,016 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 49 | 53 | 73 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 425 | 418 | 441 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 428 | 432 | 436 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 75 | 71 | 62 |
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 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Teaching Assistants | 178 | 186 | 204 |
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 Highline Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 700 | 700 | 727 |
| District Administrators | 36 | 38 | 45 |
| District Support Staff | 30 | 31 | 36 |
| School Administrators | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 86 | 86 | 89 |
| Student Support Staff | 74 | 78 | 83 |
| Other Support Staff | 403 | 415 | 420 |
| Librarians | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 14 | 15 |
| Guidance Counselors | 43 | 41 | 40 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 27 | 25 | 24 |
Highline Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 42 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Highline Public Schools 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:
- Tukwila School District (7 Schools)
- Renton School District (29 Schools)
- Vashon Island School District (5 Schools)
- Seattle Public Schools (104 Schools)
- Mercer Island School District (5 Schools)