Chatham County Public School System
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 600 teachers and instructors and 8,000 students that are enrolled at the 17 schools managed by Chatham County Public School System. The Chatham County Public School System school district salary figures provided in the following tables are taken from several government sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Chatham County Public School System Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Durham-Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $34,220 | $23,580-$45,350 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $50,110 | $35,950 - $60,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,560 | $38,950 - $60,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,290 | $40,660 - $63,180 |
| High School Teacher | $55,370 | $45,100 - $72,370 |
| PE Teacher | $113,940 | $28,190 - - |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Durham-Chapel Hill, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by Chatham County Public School System and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $34,220 | $23,580-$45,350 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $55,760 | $43,690 - $76,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Durham-Chapel Hill, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Durham-Chapel Hill area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,340 | $37,560-$60,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $86,180 | $60,430 - $123,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,170 | $33,210 - $73,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Durham-Chapel Hill, 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 Chatham County Public School System is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,408 | $12,731 |
| Administrators | $11,984 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Chatham County Public School System Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Chatham County Public School System. 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 Chatham County Public School System per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 557 | 577 | 581 |
| Preschool Teachers | 15 | 14 | 17 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | 41 | 41 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 347 | 346 | 342 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 173 | 175 | 180 |
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 | 189 | 178 | 159 |
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 Chatham County Public School System are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 357 | 357 | 352 |
| District Administrators | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| District Support Staff | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| School Administrators | 32 | 37 | 30 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 57 | 54 | 56 |
| Student Support Staff | 72 | 69 | 67 |
| Other Support Staff | 155 | 154 | 154 |
| Librarians | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Guidance Counselors | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Chatham County Public School System Schools
We have listed the 17 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Chatham County Public School System 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:
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (20 Schools)
- Lee County Schools (16 Schools)
- Durham District School Board (56 Schools)
- Orange County Schools District (13 Schools)
- Wake County Public School System (172 Schools)
Chatham County Public School System Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Bear Creek (1)
- Bennett (1)
- Bonlee (1)
- Chapel Hill (2)
- Goldston (1)
- Moncure (1)
- Pittsboro (4)
- Siler City (6)
Teaching in Bear Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Central High School 14950 Nc Hwy 902 West Bear Creek NC 27207 (919) 837-2251 |
9-12 | 30 | 395 |
Teaching in Bennett
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Elementary School 61 Randolph St Bennett NC 27208 (336) 581-3586 |
PK-8 | 18 | 225 |
Teaching in Bonlee
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonlee Elementary School 153 Bonlee School Rd Bonlee NC 27213 (919) 837-5316 |
KG-8 | 25 | 363 |
Teaching in Chapel Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle 185 Granite Mill Blvd Chapel Hill NC 27516 (919) 969-0070 |
6-8 | 34 | 589 |
| North Chatham Elementary School 3380 Lystra Rd Chapel Hill NC 27517 (919) 967-3094 |
PK-5 | 39 | 546 |
Teaching in Goldston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| J S Waters Elementary School 55 J South Waters School Rd Goldston NC 27252 (919) 898-2259 |
KG-8 | 22 | 309 |
Teaching in Moncure
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moncure Elementary School 600 Moncure School Rd Moncure NC 27559 (919) 542-3725 |
PK-8 | 19 | 272 |
Teaching in Pittsboro
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Middle School 79 Horton Rd Pittsboro NC 27312 (919) 542-2303 |
5-8 | 27 | 392 |
| Northwood High School 310 Northwood High School Rd Pittsboro NC 27312 (919) 542-4181 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,162 |
| Perry W Harrison Elementary School 2655 Hamlet Chapel Rd Pittsboro NC 27312 (919) 967-9925 |
PK-5 | 33 | 570 |
| Pittsboro Elementary School 375 Pittsboro School Rd Pittsboro NC 27312 (919) 542-3987 |
PK-4 | 33 | 492 |
Teaching in Siler City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Middle School 2025 South 2nd Ave Ext Siler City NC 27344 (919) 663-2414 |
6-8 | 35 | 529 |
| Jordan Matthews High School 910 East Cardinal St Siler City NC 27344 (919) 742-2916 |
9-12 | 55 | 724 |
| Sage Academy 501 Martin L King Jr Blvd Siler City NC 27344 (919) 663-5899 |
9-12 | 11 | 62 |
| Siler City Elementary School 671 Ellington Rd Siler City NC 27344 (919) 663-2032 |
PK-5 | 53 | 664 |
| Silk Hope Elementary School 7945 Silk Hope/Gum Springs Rd Siler City NC 27344 (919) 742-3911 |
PK-8 | 27 | 396 |
| Virginia Cross Elementary School 234 Cross School Rd Siler City NC 27344 (919) 742-4279 |
PK-5 | 48 | 539 |