Sacramento City Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over two thousand teachers and instructors are employed at SCUSD. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries at SCUSD. The data has been taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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SCUSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table details salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville region. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $83,590 | $49,930 - $102,380 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,700 | $48,170 - $100,580 |
| Middle School Teacher | $88,570 | $61,570 - $101,870 |
| High School Teacher | $86,440 | $60,060 - $113,110 |
| PE Teacher | $57,400 | $31,140 - $86,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, 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 SCUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $68,130 | $37,300 - $97,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, 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 Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $140,430 | $78,340 - $205,150 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $73,680 | $47,830 - $112,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, 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 SCUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Administrators | $29,342 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Sacramento City Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SCUSD. 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 SCUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,673 | 1,810 | 1,870 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 184 | 151 | 143 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 958 | 1,045 | 1,128 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 517 | 605 | 583 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 14 | 9 | 17 |
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 | 18 | 25 | 15 |
| Teaching Assistants | 409 | 423 | 545 |
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 SCUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,162 | 1,162 | 1,090 |
| District Support Staff | 160 | 154 | 156 |
| School Administrators | 108 | 112 | 102 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 217 | 202 | 207 |
| Other Support Staff | 646 | 622 | 619 |
| Guidance Counselors | 43 | 38 | 39 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 30 | 29 | 30 |
SCUSD Schools
We have listed the 87 schools and their contact information, which is managed by SCUSD in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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- Robla Elementary School District (6 Schools)
Sacramento City Unified School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. M. Winn Elementary School 3351 Explorer Dr Sacramento CA 95827 (916) 228-5880 |
KG-8 | 14 | 375 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School 3324 Glenmoor Dr Sacramento CA 95827 (916) 228-5830 |
KG-6 | 16 | 464 |
| Albert Einstein Middle School 9325 Mirandy Dr Sacramento CA 95826 (916) 228-5800 |
7-8 | 29 | 731 |
| America's Choice School 10101 Systems Parkway Sacramento CA 95827 (916) 228-5751 |
9-12 | 14 | 299 |
| American Legion High (continuation) School 3801 Brd.way Sacramento CA 95817 (916) 277-6600 |
9-12 | 17 | 326 |
| Anderson (MARIAN) - THERAPEUTIC Center school 1901 60th Ave Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 433-2972 |
3-8 | 7 | 50 |
| Bowling Green Elementary School 4211 Turnbridge Dr Sacramento CA 95823 (916) 433-5426 |
KG-6 | 32 | 887 |
| Bret Harte Elementary School 2751 Ninth Ave Sacramento CA 95818 (916) 277-6261 |
KG-6 | 14 | 392 |
| C. K. Mcclatchy High School 3066 Freeport Blvd Sacramento CA 95818 (916) 264-4400 |
9-12 | 95 | 2,321 |
| Caleb Greenwood School 5457 Carlson Dr Sacramento CA 95819 (916) 277-6266 |
KG-6 | 13 | 401 |
| California Middle School 1600 Vallejo Way Sacramento CA 95818 (916) 264-4550 |
7-8 | 26 | 705 |
| California Montessori Project-Capitol Campus School 2635 Chestnut Hill Dr Sacramento CA 95826 (916) 325-0910 |
KG-8 | 15 | 314 |
| Camellia Elementary School 6600 Cougar Dr Sacramento CA 95828 (916) 382-5980 |
KG-6 | 17 | 480 |
| Capital City Independent Study School 7222 24th St Sacramento CA 95823 (916) 433-5187 |
KG-12 | 27 | 610 |
| Capitol Collegiate Academy 2118 Meadowview Rd Sacramento CA 95832 (916) 508-6634 |
KG-8 | 6 | 173 |
| Capitol Heights Academy 2520 33rd St Sacramento CA 95817 (916) 739-8520 |
KG-8 | 13 | 298 |
| Caroline Wenzel Elementary School 6870 Greenhaven Dr Sacramento CA 95831 (916) 433-5432 |
KG-6 | 14 | 357 |
| Cesar Chavez Intermediate School 7500 32nd St Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 433-7397 |
4-6 | 12 | 350 |
| Charles M. Goethe Middle School 2250 68th Ave Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 433-5400 |
KG-8 | 37 | 813 |
| Crocker / Riverside Elementary School 2970 Riverside Blvd Sacramento CA 95818 (916) 264-4183 |
KG-6 | 21 | 643 |
| David Lubin Elementary School 3535 M St Sacramento CA 95816 (916) 277-6271 |
KG-6 | 21 | 560 |
| Earl Warren Elementary School 5420 Lowell St Sacramento CA 95820 (916) 382-5930 |
KG-6 | 22 | 626 |
| Edward Kemble Elementary School 7495 29th St Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 433-5025 |
KG-3 | 20 | 511 |
| Elder Creek Elementary School 7934 Lemon Hill Ave Sacramento CA 95824 (916) 382-5970 |
KG-6 | 26 | 789 |
| Ethel I. Baker Elementary School 5717 Laurine Way Sacramento CA 95824 (916) 433-5444 |
KG-6 | 24 | 744 |
| Ethel Phillips Elementary School 2930 21st Ave Sacramento CA 95820 (916) 277-6277 |
KG-6 | 22 | 580 |
| Father Keith B. Kenny Elementary Charter School 3525 Mlk Jr. Blvd Sacramento CA 95817 (916) 277-6500 |
KG-8 | 15 | 422 |
| Fern Bacon Middle School 4140 Cuny Ave Sacramento CA 95823 (916) 433-5000 |
7-8 | 30 | 743 |
| Genevieve Didion School 6490 Harmon Dr Sacramento CA 95831 (916) 433-5039 |
KG-8 | 22 | 637 |
| Golden Empire Elementary School 9045 Canberra Dr Sacramento CA 95826 (916) 228-5890 |
KG-6 | 20 | 614 |
| H. W. Harkness Elementary School 2147 54th Ave Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 433-5042 |
KG-6 | 14 | 402 |
| Health Professions High School 451 Mcclatchy Way Sacramento CA 95818 (916) 264-3262 |
9-12 | 14 | 264 |
| Hiram W. Johnson High School 6879 14th Ave Sacramento CA 95820 (916) 277-6300 |
9-12 | 79 | 1,519 |
| Hollywood Park Elementary School 4915 Harte Way Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 277-6290 |
KG-6 | 14 | 364 |
| Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School 2929 Belmar St Sacramento CA 95826 (916) 382-5940 |
KG-6 | 19 | 525 |
| Isador Cohen Elementary School 9025 Salmon Falls Dr Sacramento CA 95826 (916) 228-5840 |
KG-6 | 13 | 302 |
| James Marshall Elementary School 9525 Goethe Rd Sacramento CA 95827 (916) 228-5860 |
KG-6 | 15 | 388 |
| Jedediah Smith Elementary School 401 Mcclatchy Way Sacramento CA 95818 (916) 264-4175 |
KG-6 | 12 | 320 |
| John Bidwell Elementary School 1730 65th Ave Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 433-5047 |
KG-6 | 13 | 370 |
| John Cabrillo Elementary School 1141 Seamas Ave Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 264-4171 |
KG-6 | 15 | 383 |
| John D. Sloat Elementary School 7525 Candlewood Way Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 433-5051 |
KG-6 | 12 | 311 |
| John F. Kennedy High School 6715 Gloria Dr Sacramento CA 95831 (916) 433-5200 |
9-12 | 84 | 2,115 |
| John F. Morse School 6251 13th St Sacramento CA 95831 (916) 433-5544 |
KG-8 | 19 | 558 |
| John H. Still School 2250 John Still Dr Sacramento CA 95832 (916) 433-5375 |
KG-8 | 34 | 943 |
| Kit Carson Middle School 5301 North St Sacramento CA 95819 (916) 277-6750 |
7-8 | 15 | 319 |
| Leonardo Da Vinci School 4701 Joaquin Way Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 277-6496 |
KG-8 | 32 | 797 |
| Luther Burbank High School 3500 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 (916) 433-5100 |
9-12 | 103 | 1,696 |
| Mark Twain Elementary School 4914 58th St Sacramento CA 95820 (916) 277-6670 |
KG-6 | 15 | 427 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. School 480 Little River Way Sacramento CA 95831 (916) 433-5062 |
KG-8 | 23 | 533 |
| Matsuyama Elementary School 7680 Windbridge Dr Sacramento CA 95831 (916) 433-5535 |
KG-6 | 22 | 647 |
| Met Sacramento Charter High School 2315 34th St Sacramento CA 95817 (916) 264-4700 |
9-12 | 12 | 306 |
| New Technology High School 1400 Dickson St Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 433-2839 |
9-12 | 17 | 279 |
| Nicholas Elementary School 6601 Steiner Dr Sacramento CA 95823 (916) 433-5076 |
KG-6 | 23 | 652 |
| O. W. Erlewine Elementary School 2441 Stansberry Way Sacramento CA 95826 (916) 228-5870 |
KG-6 | 14 | 377 |
| Oak Park Preparatory Academy 2315 34th St Sacramento CA 95817 (916) 533-4861 |
7-8 | 7 | 121 |
| Oak Ridge Elementary School 4501 Mlk Blvd Sacramento CA 95820 (916) 277-6679 |
KG-6 | 20 | 532 |
| Pacific Elementary School 6201 41st St Sacramento CA 95824 (916) 433-5089 |
KG-6 | 24 | 703 |
| Parkway Elementary School 4720 Forest Parkway Sacramento CA 95823 (916) 433-5082 |
KG-6 | 20 | 574 |
| Peter Burnett Elementary School 6032 36th Ave Sacramento CA 95824 (916) 277-6685 |
KG-6 | 25 | 720 |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School 1410 60th St Sacramento CA 95819 (916) 277-6690 |
KG-6 | 21 | 643 |
| Pony Express Elementary School 1250 56th Ave Sacramento CA 95831 (916) 433-5350 |
KG-6 | 17 | 447 |
| Rosemont High School 9594 Kiefer Blvd Sacramento CA 95827 (916) 228-5844 |
9-12 | 54 | 1,347 |
| Sacramento Charter High School 2315 34th St Sacramento CA 95817 (916) 277-6200 |
9-12 | 44 | 926 |
| Sam Brannan Middle School 5301 Elmer Way Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 264-4374 |
7-8 | 29 | 680 |
| School of Engineering & Sciences 7345 Gloria Dr Sacramento CA 95831 (916) 433-5423 |
7-12 | 23 | 514 |
| Sequoia Elementary School 3333 Rosemont Dr Sacramento CA 95826 (916) 228-5850 |
KG-6 | 17 | 494 |
| Sol Aureus College Preparatory School 6620 Gloria Dr Sacramento CA 95831 (916) 421-0600 |
KG-8 | 11 | 261 |
| St. Hope Public School 7 (ps7) 5201 Strawberry Ln Sacramento CA 95820 (916) 649-7850 |
KG-8 | 23 | 610 |
| Success Academy 5601 47th Ave Sacramento CA 95824 (916) 433-5301 |
KG-8 | 3 | 4 |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary School 7864 Detroit Blvd Sacramento CA 95832 (916) 433-5353 |
KG-6 | 11 | 289 |
| Sutter Middle School 3150 I St Sacramento CA 95816 (916) 264-4150 |
7-8 | 49 | 1,115 |
| Sutterville Elementary School 4967 Monterey Way Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 277-6693 |
KG-6 | 20 | 597 |
| Tahoe Elementary School 3110 60th St Sacramento CA 95820 (916) 277-6360 |
KG-6 | 14 | 336 |
| The Language Academy of Sacramento 2850 49th St Sacramento CA 95817 (916) 277-7137 |
KG-8 | 23 | 492 |
| Theodore Judah Elementary School 3919 Mckinley Blvd Sacramento CA 95819 (916) 277-6364 |
KG-6 | 21 | 580 |
| West Campus School 5022 58th St Sacramento CA 95820 (916) 277-6400 |
9-12 | 32 | 861 |
| Will C. Wood Middle School 6201 Lemon Hill Ave Sacramento CA 95824 (916) 382-5900 |
7-8 | 28 | 699 |
| William Land Elementary School 2120 12th St Sacramento CA 95818 (916) 264-4166 |
KG-6 | 15 | 427 |
| Woodbine Elementary School 2500 52nd Ave Sacramento CA 95822 (916) 433-5358 |
KG-6 | 13 | 336 |
| Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing for the Future Ch 7555 South Land Park Dr Sacramento CA 95831 (916) 433-5057 |
KG-6 | 14 | 427 |