Pittsburgh Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Pittsburgh Public Schools has over 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers and instructors. The Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher and administration salary figures provided in the following tables are gathered from several government and organizational agencies as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Pittsburgh local 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $31,940 | $22,400-$40,250 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $65,010 | $50,270 - $97,150 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,430 | $48,510 - $99,030 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,000 | $48,810 - $100,770 |
| High School Teacher | $82,630 | $50,910 - $131,290 |
| PE Teacher | $57,140 | $21,750 - $94,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Pittsburgh, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Pittsburgh Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $31,940 | $22,400-$40,250 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,190 | $49,290 - $82,330 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,850 | $37,420-$59,990 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $101,790 | $72,780 - $130,880 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,390 | $40,200 - $104,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,747 | $21,768 |
| Administrators | $23,017 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pittsburgh Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,979 | 1,893 | 1,864 |
| Preschool Teachers | 79 | 136 | 128 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 91 | 91 | 99 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 815 | 731 | 692 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 911 | 816 | 813 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 84 | 119 | 132 |
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 | 568 | 568 | 677 |
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 Pittsburgh Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,229 | 1,229 | 1,201 |
| District Support Staff | 66 | 66 | 51 |
| School Administrators | 177 | - | 84 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 85 | - | 150 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,035 | 1,039 | 912 |
| Guidance Counselors | 48 | 43 | 45 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 31 | 26 | 29 |
Pittsburgh Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 61 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Pittsburgh Public Schools 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:
- Wilkinsburg Borough School District (4 Schools)
- Steel Valley School District (5 Schools)
- Brentwood Borough School District (4 Schools)
- Woodland Hills School District (8 Schools)
- Shaler Area School District (8 Schools)
Pittsburgh Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadamy at Westinghouse 1101 North Murtland Ave Pittsburgh PA 15208 (412) 665-3940 |
6-12 | 40 | 489 |
| Allderdice High School 2409 Shady Ave Pittsburgh PA 15217 (412) 422-4800 |
9-12 | 92 | 1,319 |
| Allegheny Traditional Elementary Academy 810 Arch St Pittsburgh PA 15212 (412) 323-4100 |
PK-5 | 30 | 532 |
| Allegheny Traditional Middle Academy 810 Arch St Pittsburgh PA 15212 (412) 323-4115 |
6-8 | 20 | 253 |
| Arlington Elementary School 2500 Jonquil Way Pittsburgh PA 15210 (412) 488-3641 |
PK-8 | 42 | 608 |
| Arsenal Elementary School 215 39th St Pittsburgh PA 15201 (412) 622-7307 |
PK-5 | 26 | 396 |
| Arsenal Middle School 220 40th St Pittsburgh PA 15201 (412) 622-5740 |
6-8 | 18 | 182 |
| Banksville Elementary School 1001 Carnahan Rd Pittsburgh PA 15216 (412) 571-7400 |
KG-5 | 20 | 268 |
| Beechwood Elementary School 810 Rockland Ave Pittsburgh PA 15216 (412) 571-7390 |
PK-5 | 27 | 421 |
| Brashear High School 590 Crane Ave Pittsburgh PA 15216 (412) 571-7300 |
9-12 | 101 | 1,416 |
| Brookline Elementary School 500 Woodbourne Ave Pittsburgh PA 15226 (412) 571-7380 |
PK-8 | 34 | 609 |
| Carmalt Academy of Science & Technology 1550 Breining St Pittsburgh PA 15226 (412) 885-7760 |
PK-8 | 37 | 598 |
| Carrick High School 125 Parkfield St Pittsburgh PA 15210 (412) 885-7700 |
9-12 | 61 | 837 |
| Chartiers Early Childhood School 3799 Chartiers Ave Pittsburgh PA 15204 (412) 325-6792 |
PK-PK | 6 | 131 |
| Colfax Elementary School 2332 Beechwood Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15217 (412) 422-3525 |
KG-8 | 42 | 777 |
| Concord Elementary School 2350 Brownsville Rd Pittsburgh PA 15210 (412) 885-7755 |
PK-5 | 30 | 504 |
| Conroy Education Center School 1398 Page St Pittsburgh PA 15233 (412) 323-3105 |
KG-12 | 27 | 162 |
| Dilworth Traditional Academy 6200 Stanton Ave Pittsburgh PA 15206 (412) 665-5000 |
PK-5 | 25 | 492 |
| Fulton Academy of Science 5799 Hampton St Pittsburgh PA 15206 (412) 665-4590 |
PK-5 | 28 | 461 |
| Grandview Elementary School 845 Mclain St Pittsburgh PA 15210 (412) 488-6605 |
KG-5 | 20 | 304 |
| Greenfield Elementary School 1 Alger St Pittsburgh PA 15207 (412) 422-3535 |
PK-8 | 28 | 379 |
| Homewood Montessori Elementary School 201 South Graham St Pittsburgh PA 15206 (412) 665-2010 |
PK-8 | 22 | 400 |
| International Baccalaureate 6-12 School 129 Denniston Ave Pittsburgh PA 15206 (412) 622-5980 |
6-12 | 64 | 898 |
| King M L Elementary School 50 Montgomery Place Pittsburgh PA 15212 (412) 323-4160 |
PK-8 | 42 | 625 |
| Liberty Elementary School 601 Filbert St Pittsburgh PA 15232 (412) 622-8450 |
KG-5 | 23 | 409 |
| Lincoln Elementary Technology Academy 328 Lincoln Ave Pittsburgh PA 15206 (412) 665-3980 |
PK-5 | 20 | 295 |
| Linden Elementary School 725 South Linden Ave Pittsburgh PA 15208 (412) 665-3996 |
KG-5 | 23 | 384 |
| Manchester Elementary School 1612 Manhattan St Pittsburgh PA 15233 (412) 323-3100 |
PK-8 | 25 | 264 |
| Mcnaugher Special Education Center School 2323 Brighton Rd Pittsburgh PA 15212 (412) 323-3115 |
5-12 | 26 | 129 |
| Mifflin Elementary School 1290 Mifflin Rd Pittsburgh PA 15207 (412) 464-4350 |
PK-8 | 25 | 371 |
| Minadeo Elementary School 6502 Lilac St Pittsburgh PA 15217 (412) 422-3520 |
PK-5 | 33 | 544 |
| Morrow Elementary School 1611 Davis Ave Pittsburgh PA 15212 (412) 734-6600 |
PK-8 | 37 | 697 |
| Perry Traditional Academy 3875 Perrysville Ave Pittsburgh PA 15214 (412) 323-3400 |
9-12 | 57 | 761 |
| Phillips Elementary School 1901 Sarah St Pittsburgh PA 15203 (412) 488-5190 |
KG-5 | 17 | 302 |
| Pioneer Education Center School 775 Dunster St Pittsburgh PA 15226 (412) 571-7405 |
KG-12 | 13 | 71 |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 School 111 9th St Pittsburgh PA 15222 (412) 338-6100 |
6-12 | 48 | 919 |
| Pittsburgh Classical Academy 1463 Chartiers Ave Pittsburgh PA 15220 (412) 928-3110 |
6-8 | 47 | 359 |
| Pittsburgh Faison K-5 7430 Tioga St Pittsburgh PA 15208 (412) 247-0305 |
PK-5 | 50 | 938 |
| Pittsburgh Langley K-8 2940 Sheraden Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15204 (412) 788-2100 |
KG-8 | 44 | 685 |
| Pittsburgh Miller Pre-Kindergarten-5 School 2055 Bedford Ave Pittsburgh PA 15219 (412) 338-3830 |
PK-5 | 23 | 365 |
| Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy 107 Thackeray St Pittsburgh PA 15213 (412) 325-7620 |
6-12 | 38 | 547 |
| Pittsburgh University Preparatory 6-12 School 3117 Centre Ave Pittsburgh PA 15219 (412) 622-5900 |
6-12 | 42 | 513 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School 17 West Cherryhill St Pittsburgh PA 15210 (412) 885-7780 |
PK-5 | 20 | 357 |
| Schiller Classical Academy 1018 Peralta St Pittsburgh PA 15212 (412) 323-4190 |
6-8 | 15 | 188 |
| South Brook Middle School 779 Dunster St Pittsburgh PA 15226 (412) 572-8170 |
6-8 | 28 | 467 |
| South Hills Middle School 595 Crane Ave Pittsburgh PA 15216 (412) 572-8130 |
6-8 | 41 | 582 |
| Spring Garden Early Childhood School 1501 Spring Garden Ave Pittsburgh PA 15212 (412) 325-4591 |
PK-PK | 7 | 124 |
| Spring Hill Elementary School 1351 Damas St Pittsburgh PA 15212 (412) 323-3000 |
PK-5 | 18 | 296 |
| Sterrett Classical Academy 7100 Reynolds St Pittsburgh PA 15208 (412) 247-7870 |
6-8 | 21 | 351 |
| Sunnyside Elementary School 4801 Stanton Ave Pittsburgh PA 15201 (412) 665-2040 |
PK-8 | 29 | 365 |
| Weil a Leo Technology Institute School 2250 Centre Ave Pittsburgh PA 15219 (412) 338-3840 |
PK-5 | 19 | 238 |
| West Liberty Elementary School 785 Dunster St Pittsburgh PA 15226 (412) 571-7420 |
KG-5 | 18 | 291 |
| Westwood Elementary School 508 Shadyhill Rd Pittsburgh PA 15205 (412) 928-6570 |
KG-5 | 14 | 254 |
| Whittier Elementary School 150 Meridan St Pittsburgh PA 15211 (412) 488-8211 |
KG-5 | 18 | 266 |
| Woolslair Elementary School 501 40th St Pittsburgh PA 15224 (412) 622-8800 |
KG-5 | 12 | 110 |