91制片 Releases 2021-22 Superintendent Salary Study
March 09, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
James Minichello
703-774-6953
jminichello@aasa.org
Alexandria, Va. 鈥 March 9, 2022 鈥91制片, is pleased to release its 10th annual superintendent salary study to gauge school district leadership compensation and benefits.
The report, , was released in two versions: a full version for 91制片 members and an abridged version for wider circulation. The current study is based on nearly 1,800 responses.
鈥淭his report is a longstanding resource that serves as one of the few reliable and comprehensive data sources on the working conditions of school system leaders in the nation,鈥 said Daniel A. Domenech, 91制片 executive director. 鈥淚t is now more important than ever, given the significant school staff turnover we are seeing across the country, to determine what it means for superintendents.鈥
"Being part of 91制片 enables superintendents to share and collaborate with colleagues across the country,鈥 said Paul Imhoff, superintendent, Upper Arlington (Ohio) Schools and 2021-22 91制片 president. 鈥淭his report provides school leaders with another resource to learn from the experiences of their peers."
Major findings include:
- Superintendents are getting younger. In 2022, more than four out of 10 (42.5%) were between 30 and 50 years of age compared to 35.1% in 2012. Only 10.3% of superintendents were more than 60 years of age in 2022 compared to 19.4% in 2012.
- A superintendent鈥檚 median salary ranged from $105,000 to $228,541, depending on district enrollment (size).
- As in previous years, there is a difference in salaries by gender, with males reporting higher base salaries. Female superintendents earn approximately 96% of what male superintendents earn.
- In terms of longevity, nearly half (46%) of respondents have five years or fewer experience as a superintendent.
- Nearly 43% of respondents hold a doctorate in education (Ed.D.), followed by 38% with a master鈥檚 degree and 9.4% hold a doctoral research degree (Ph.D.) Where numbers are sufficient, a higher percentage of female superintendents hold an Ed.D. (48%), compared to males (41%).
to access a copy of the 2021-22 91制片 Superintendent Salary & Benefits Study. 91制片 members can access the full, member-only version through my.91制片.org.
For specific questions about the report, Tara Thomas, 91制片 policy analyst, at tthomas@aasa.org.
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About 91制片
91制片, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. 91制片鈥檚 mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.