PORTSMOUTH SAU OFFICE
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 teachers and support staff are employed at PORTSMOUTH SAU OFFICE. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of New Hampshire, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
New Hampshire Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Hampshire. 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 | $41,950 | $34,670-$51,470 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,240 | $47,150 - $83,570 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,930 | $48,110 - $92,920 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,030 | $47,600 - $92,660 |
| High School Teacher | $72,040 | $48,570 - $96,510 |
| PE Teacher | $60,540 | $31,540 - $102,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $41,950 | $34,670-$51,470 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $66,620 | $44,620 - $89,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,140 | $36,780-$74,740 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,060 | $80,220 - $129,840 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $71,400 | $47,990 - $96,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Hampshire, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
PORTSMOUTH SAU OFFICE Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PORTSMOUTH SAU OFFICE. 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 PORTSMOUTH SAU OFFICE per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 228 | 235 | 228 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 130 | 134 | 132 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 84 | 88 | 83 |
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 | 83 | 80 | 80 |
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 PORTSMOUTH SAU OFFICE are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 88 | 88 | 100 |
| School Administrators | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Other Support Staff | 63 | 63 | 75 |
| Guidance Counselors | 18 | 16 | 17 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 9 | 11 |
PORTSMOUTH SAU OFFICE Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, PORTSMOUTH SAU OFFICE has 6 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- GREENLAND SAU OFFICE (5 Schools)
- NEWMARKET SAU OFFICE (3 Schools)
- OYSTER RIVER SAU OFFICE (4 Schools)
- HAMPTON SAU OFFICE (3 Schools)
- HAMPTON SAU OFFICE (6 Schools)
PORTSMOUTH SAU OFFICE Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Harbour School 50 Clough Dr Portsmouth NH 03801 (603) 436-1708 | KG-5 | 40 | 477 |
| Mary C Dondero Elementary School 32 Van Buren Ave Portsmouth NH 03801 (603) 436-2231 | KG-5 | 27 | 302 |
| New Franklin School 1 Franklin Dr Portsmouth NH 03801 (603) 436-0910 | KG-5 | 25 | 263 |
| Peep School - Pre School Program 100 Campus Dr Portsmouth NH 03801 (603) 422-8228 | PK-PK | 3 | 10 |
| Portsmouth High School 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr Portsmouth NH 03801 (603) 436-7100 | 9-12 | 83 | 1,072 |
| Portsmouth Middle School 155 Parrott Ave Portsmouth NH 03801 (603) 436-5781 | 6-8 | 50 | 531 |