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?

26% 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 (637) , English Teacher (60) , 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) , Elementary Teacher (20) , Math Teacher (20) , 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 129 reviews)); "They have good benefits and the students are well behaved." ((in 70 reviews)); "Salary is good but is it worth your mental health." ((in 60 reviews)); "Great people to work with who are doing great things for student success" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great staff they are the best" ((in 32 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 33 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations and poor communication" ((in 18 reviews)); "Horrible culture; very cliquish and downright nasty behavior is condoned." ((in 14 reviews)); "Too much nepotism and buddy buddy system" ((in 11 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.

What are the top reviewed Houston ISD locations?

Houston , Bellaire , South Houston , North Houston , Austin , Humble , Spring , Texas City , The Woodlands , Birmingham , Huston , New York , Scammon Bay , Katy , Kingwood , Missouri City , Richmond , Sweeny , Tomball , Webster , San Antonio , Houston , Dayton , Costa Mesa , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Lake Charles , Philadelphia , Cambridge , Fort Sam Houston

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Houston ISD reviews

2.7

26% would recommend to a friend

(2,185 total reviews)

F. Mike Miles

10% approve of CEO

20% 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

2.1

Senior management

Houston ISD has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,185 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

3.0

Jan 3, 2021

Lower pay than surrounding districts

Middle school math teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable job with good on campus support

Cons

District is under review and doesn't support teachers during pandemic

4.0

Jan 3, 2021

Equity & Outreach

Academic program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Independent, Engaging, Adaptable, Collaborative, Inclusive (to an extent)

Cons

Political, Disconnected, Lots of field-strain from pandemic

4.0

Dec 3, 2020

Create your experience and make it work for you

English teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays more than most administrative roles in Houston. There are opportunities for growth if you position yourself and seek them out Great kids and parents who will love you if you show them love, set standards, and establish authority and respect. Teaching has a lot of transferable skills if you know how to market yourself Bonuses are available based on the performance of your students on the state exam

Cons

Negative mindset of teachers: they have low expectations for kids. Low pay compared to the work required to be a great teacher. Quarterly evaluations and walk-throughs that are more about documentation than seeking transformation in teachers. They do not embrace Teach for America teachers as much as they should even though I've observed that TFA teachers create amazing change for the kids and schools. Your teaching experience will be what you make it. The culture of each school and the style of the leader will greatly impact your experience. It's up to you to establish your boundaries, create your work environment.

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Jobs at Houston ISD

Reading Interventionist Elementary

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (MUST BE FULLY CERTIFIED)

Bilingual Teacher, 1st Grade R/W

Special Education Resource Teacher