Pontiac City School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 teachers and support staff are employed at Pontiac City School District. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Michigan Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Michigan. 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 | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,710 | $39,070 - $95,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,000 | $47,670 - $94,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,160 | $46,530 - $95,370 |
| High School Teacher | $71,200 | $47,830 - $98,720 |
| PE Teacher | $62,080 | $25,960 - $101,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $75,380 | $48,720 - $100,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,870 | $38,670-$82,630 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,240 | $77,340 - $134,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,900 | $42,380 - $89,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 Pontiac City School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $31,866 | $27,288 |
| Administrators | $27,417 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pontiac City School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Pontiac City School District. 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 Pontiac City School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 354 | 265 | 223 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 25 | 29 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 123 | 81 | 65 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 112 | 85 | 73 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 82 | 71 | 49 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 154 | 116 | 99 |
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 Pontiac City School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 375 | 375 | 42 |
| School Administrators | 23 | 18 | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 36 | 30 | 36 |
Pontiac City School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Pontiac City School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Avondale School District (7 Schools)
- Waterford School District (21 Schools)
- West Bloomfield School District (10 Schools)
- Bloomfield Hills School District (12 Schools)
- Troy School District (Michigan) (20 Schools)
Pontiac City School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Auburn Hills
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers School 2600 Dexter Rd Auburn Hills MI 48326 (248) 451-7850 | KG-6 | 17 | 399 |
Teaching in Pontiac
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott School 460 West Kennett Rd Pontiac MI 48340 (248) 451-7910 | KG-6 | 16 | 473 |
| Herrington School 541 Bay St Pontiac MI 48342 (248) 451-7790 | KG-6 | 20 | 406 |
| Kennedy Center School 1700 Baldwin Ave Pontiac MI 48340 (248) 451-8040 | KG-12 | 6 | 68 |
| Madison Middle School 1275 North Perry St Pontiac MI 48340 (248) 451-8010 | 7-9 | 45 | 956 |
| Owen Elementary School 1700 Baldwin Ave Pontiac MI 48340 (248) 451-7870 | KG-6 | 15 | 394 |
| Pontiac Northern High School 1051 Arlene Ave Pontiac MI 48340 (248) 451-7315 | 10-12 | 53 | 975 |
| Whitmer Resource Center School 60 Parkhurst St Pontiac MI 48342 (248) 451-7510 | KG-6 | 28 | 692 |