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Escambia teacher pay low

   July 11, 2019

In Northwest Florida, Escambia County has the lowest median teacher pay:

  • Okaloosa: $47,693
  • Santa Rosa: $44,062
  • Escambia: $41,500

The state average for median pay for teachers is $45,947. Of the 30 Florida’s largest districts, Escambia has the lowest median pay. The district is ranked #51 out of all 67 districts.

In regards to district grades, Okaloosa is #6 and Santa Rosa #10. As reported earlier, Escambia is #51.

Meanwhile, the district has some of the highest paid district administrators in Florida (statewide ranking, salary):

  • Deputy Superintendent #5 $142,685 – state avg. $130,543
  • Finance #10 $118,530 – state avg. $93,165
  • Staff Services #10 $105,935 – state avg. $91,557
  • Facilities #14 $104,773 – state avg. $102,025
  • Transportation #16 $89,946 – state avg. $77,006
  • Food Service #14 $86,226 – state avg. $71,146
  • Exceptional Students #6 $97,545 – state avg. $80,023

Source: Florida Department of Education

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