UCPS -- Union County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 3,000 teachers and instructors are employed at UCPS. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries at UCPS. 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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UCPS Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill 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 | $32,330 | $23,780-$43,540 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $51,290 | $38,230 - $60,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,160 | $39,740 - $62,150 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,330 | $45,050 - $63,820 |
| High School Teacher | $54,810 | $39,610 - $66,190 |
| PE Teacher | $60,580 | $27,330 - $97,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock 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 who work for UCPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $32,330 | $23,780-$43,540 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,860 | $38,390 - $74,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,460 | $36,540-$78,380 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $85,130 | $60,210 - $119,350 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,120 | $36,370 - $73,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock 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 UCPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,298 | $12,729 |
| Administrators | $13,196 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Union County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by UCPS. 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 UCPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,383 | 2,561 | 2,561 |
| Preschool Teachers | 29 | 41 | 45 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 143 | 169 | 161 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,441 | 1,631 | 1,608 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 761 | 712 | 739 |
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 | 14 | 19 | 15 |
| Teaching Assistants | 564 | 522 | 498 |
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 UCPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,625 | 1,625 | 1,659 |
| District Administrators | 22 | 25 | 20 |
| District Support Staff | 117 | 130 | 130 |
| School Administrators | 121 | 137 | 136 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 152 | 154 | 155 |
| Student Support Staff | 258 | 278 | 296 |
| Other Support Staff | 909 | 902 | 923 |
| Librarians | 50 | 49 | 51 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 21 | 21 |
| Guidance Counselors | 94 | 102 | 109 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 35 | 34 | 35 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 58 | 65 | 71 |
UCPS Schools
We have listed the 52 schools and their contact information, which is managed by UCPS 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:
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (165 Schools)
- Anson County Schools District (11 Schools)
- Cabarrus County Schools (38 Schools)
- Stanly County Schools (21 Schools)
- Kannapolis City Schools (8 Schools)
Union County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Indian Trail
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemby Bridge Elementary School 6701 Indian Trlfairview Rd Indian Trail NC 28079 (704) 882-1191 |
PK-5 | 31 | 481 |
| Indian Trail Elementary School 200 Education Rd Indian Trail NC 28079 (704) 821-7614 |
PK-5 | 42 | 706 |
| Poplin Elementary School 5627 Poplin Rd Indian Trail NC 28079 (704) 296-0320 |
KG-5 | 37 | 677 |
| Porter Ridge Elementary School 2843 Ridge Rd Indian Trail NC 28079 (704) 289-1965 |
PK-5 | 38 | 582 |
| Porter Ridge High School 2839 Ridge Rd Indian Trail NC 28079 (704) 292-7662 |
9-12 | 74 | 1,544 |
| Porter Ridge Middle School 2827 Ridge Rd Indian Trail NC 28079 (704) 225-7555 |
6-8 | 74 | 1,421 |
| Sun Valley Middle School 1409 Wesley Chapel Rd Indian Trail NC 28079 (704) 296-3009 |
6-8 | 66 | 1,316 |
Teaching in Marshville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Union Middle School 6010 West Marshville Blvd Marshville NC 28103 (704) 290-1540 |
6-8 | 54 | 786 |
| Forest Hills High School 100 Forest Hills School Rd Marshville NC 28103 (704) 233-4001 |
9-12 | 63 | 913 |
| Marshville Elementary School 515 North Elm St Marshville NC 28103 (704) 624-2133 |
PK-5 | 43 | 443 |
| New Salem Elementary School 6106 Hwy 205 Marshville NC 28103 (704) 385-9430 |
KG-5 | 21 | 299 |
Teaching in Marvin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Elementary School 9700 Marvin School Rd Marvin NC 28173 (704) 843-5399 |
PK-5 | 40 | 640 |
Teaching in Matthews
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Elementary School 3101 Antioch Church Rd Matthews NC 28104 (704) 841-2505 |
KG-5 | 46 | 839 |
| Weddington Elementary School 3927 Twelve Mile Creek Rd Matthews NC 28104 (704) 849-7238 |
PK-5 | 45 | 726 |
| Weddington High School 4901 Monroeweddington Rd Matthews NC 28104 (704) 708-5530 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,434 |
| Weddington Middle School 5903 Deal Rd Matthews NC 28104 (704) 814-9772 |
6-8 | 60 | 1,151 |
Teaching in Monroe
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Heights Elementary School 1200 Concord Ave Monroe NC 28110 (704) 296-3100 |
PK-5 | 59 | 649 |
| East Elementary School 515 Elizabeth Ave Monroe NC 28112 (704) 296-3110 |
PK-5 | 50 | 461 |
| Fairview Elementary School 110 Clontz Rd Monroe NC 28110 (704) 753-2800 |
PK-5 | 28 | 466 |
| Monroe High School 1 High School Dr Monroe NC 28112 (704) 296-3130 |
9-12 | 68 | 882 |
| Monroe Middle School 601 East Sunset Dr Monroe NC 28112 (704) 296-3120 |
6-8 | 62 | 969 |
| Parkwood High School 3220 Parkwood School Rd Monroe NC 28112 (704) 764-2900 |
9-12 | 51 | 854 |
| Parkwood Middle School 3219 Parkwood School Rd Monroe NC 28112 (704) 764-2910 |
6-8 | 43 | 681 |
| Piedmont High School 3006 Sikes Mill Rd Monroe NC 28110 (704) 753-2810 |
9-12 | 62 | 1,155 |
| Piedmont Middle School 2816 Sikes Mill Rd Monroe NC 28110 (704) 753-2840 |
6-8 | 54 | 986 |
| Prospect Elementary School 3005 Ruben Rd Monroe NC 28112 (704) 764-2920 |
KG-5 | 27 | 476 |
| Rock Rest Elementary School 814 Old Pagelandmonroe Rd Monroe NC 28112 (704) 290-1513 |
PK-5 | 60 | 625 |
| Rocky River Elementary School 500 North Rocky River Rd Monroe NC 28110 (704) 290-1523 |
PK-5 | 54 | 805 |
| Sardis Elementary School 4416 Sardis Church Rd Monroe NC 28110 (704) 882-4303 |
PK-5 | 43 | 506 |
| Shiloh Elementary School 5210 Rogers Rd Monroe NC 28110 (704) 296-3035 |
PK-5 | 38 | 589 |
| Sun Valley Elementary School 5200 Rogers Rd Monroe NC 28110 (704) 290-1559 |
PK-5 | 40 | 639 |
| Sun Valley High School 5211 Old Charlotte Hwy Monroe NC 28110 (704) 296-3020 |
9-12 | 74 | 1,285 |
| Union County Career Center School 600 Brewer Dr Monroe NC 28112 (704) 296-3088 |
9-12 | 51 | 822 |
| Union Early College School 4209a Old Charlotte Hwy Monroe NC 28110 (704) 290-1565 |
9-12 | 14 | 297 |
| Unionville Elementary School 4511 Unionville Rd Monroe NC 28110 (704) 296-3055 |
PK-5 | 44 | 740 |
| Walter Bickett Elementary School 830 South Ml King Blvd Monroe NC 28112 (704) 283-8520 |
PK-5 | 58 | 669 |
| Wesley Chapel Elementary School 110 Potter Rd South Monroe NC 28110 (704) 296-3081 |
KG-5 | 30 | 521 |
| Wolfe School 722 Brewer Dr Monroe NC 28112 (704) 290-1568 |
4-12 | 14 | 76 |
Teaching in Stallings
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stallings Elementary School 3501 Stallings Rd Stallings NC 28104 (704) 290-1558 |
KG-5 | 32 | 592 |
Teaching in Waxhaw
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuthbertson High School 1400 Cuthbertson Rd Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 296-0105 |
9-12 | 71 | 1,441 |
| Cuthbertson Middle School 1520 Cuthbertson Rd Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 296-0107 |
6-8 | 67 | 1,338 |
| Kensington Elementary School 8701 Kensington Dr Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 290-1500 |
KG-5 | 54 | 1,006 |
| Marvin Ridge High School 2825 Crane Rd Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 290-1520 |
9-12 | 76 | 1,513 |
| Marvin Ridge Middle School 2831 Crane Rd Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 290-1510 |
6-8 | 77 | 1,431 |
| New Town Elementary School 1100 Waxhawindian Tr. Rd Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 290-1525 |
PK-5 | 52 | 911 |
| Rea View Elementary School 320 Reid Dairy Rd Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 290-1524 |
KG-5 | 37 | 680 |
| Sandy Ridge Elementary School 10101 Waxhaw Manor Dr Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 290-1505 |
KG-5 | 50 | 907 |
| South Providence School 500 South Providence St Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 290-1580 |
6-12 | 30 | 179 |
| Waxhaw Elementary School 1101 Old Providence Rd Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 290-1590 |
PK-5 | 35 | 590 |
| Western Union Elementary School 4111 Western Union Sch Rd Waxhaw NC 28173 (704) 843-2153 |
KG-5 | 34 | 406 |
Teaching in Wingate
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Elementary School 5320 White Store Rd Wingate NC 28174 (704) 624-5400 |
PK-5 | 34 | 370 |
| Wingate Elementary School 301 Bivens St Wingate NC 28174 (704) 233-4045 |
PK-5 | 60 | 599 |