Houston ISD Ties Teacher Raises to Performance, Not Experience

Written by on July 17, 2025

Houston ISD will raise teacher pay using state funding, but instead of basing raises on experience, the district will use performance-based incentives — a move criticized by the teachers’ union, which is considering legal action.

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NES Schools: Salaries range from $64K–$90K, with merit bonuses from $250–$1,250 based on evaluations.

Non-NES Schools: Salaries range from $63K–$89.5K, with bonuses from $500–$2,500.

Raises are tied to T-TESS evaluations, not years of service.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/hisd/2025/06/27/525194/houston-isd-releases-state-funded-teacher-performance-pay-increases/


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