Does Houston ISD pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Houston ISD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Houston ISD. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Houston ISD?

23% of Houston ISD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Houston ISD 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Houston ISD?

Teacher (634) , English Teacher (59) , Associate Teacher (55) , Special Education Teacher (38) , Teaching Assistant (31) , Educator (30) , Substitute Teacher (26) , Teacher, Secondary School (25) , Teacher Assistant (22) , Assistant Principal (21) , Math Teacher (20) , Elementary Teacher (19) , Wraparound Resource Specialist (19) , Bilingual Elementary Teacher (14) , Hourly Lecturer (14)

What are the pros of working at Houston ISD according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was good and there are people in the main office for the district that are wonderful" ((in 124 reviews)); "They have good benefits and the students are well behaved." ((in 77 reviews)); "Salary is good for the amount of years you are a Teacher" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great people to work with who are doing great things for student success" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great staff they are the best" ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Houston ISD according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and the kids can be mean" ((in 42 reviews)); "long hours were very long" ((in 30 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations and poor communication" ((in 19 reviews)); "Horrible culture; very cliquish and downright nasty behavior is condoned." ((in 13 reviews)); "Bad upper management, shortened hours as of fall 2018." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Houston ISD layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Houston ISD layoffs and their outlook for job security at Houston ISD in 2026.

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2.7

23% would recommend to a friend

(2,174 total reviews)

F. Mike Miles

10% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.3

Work/Life balance

2.2

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

Houston ISD has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,174 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Houston ISD employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Jun 4, 2026

High energy kids, but unsupportive administration

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The kids are high energy

Cons

The administration is worried about themselves & will throw you in the fire.

2.0

Jun 3, 2026

Valuable impact on students, but high workload persists

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay and benefits compared to many surrounding districts. Meaningful impact on students and opportunities to build strong relationships. Dedicated coworkers and campus staff who genuinely care about student success.

Cons

High workload and frequent meetings. Limited time during the workday to complete all required tasks. Expectations can continue to grow without a reduction in other responsibilities. Work-life balance can be difficult to maintain.

4.0

May 28, 2026

Great professional development but limited autonomy

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great if you find the right school Good professional development

Cons

Not too much room for autonomy

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Jobs at Houston ISD

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