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, 2.1 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 128 reviews)); "Good benefits and holidays insurance" ((in 76 reviews)); "Salary is good for the amount of years you are a Teacher" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great people to work with who are doing great things for student success" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great staff they are the best" ((in 31 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 34 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations and poor communication" ((in 17 reviews)); "Too much nepotism and buddy buddy system" ((in 12 reviews)); "Bad upper management, shortened hours as of fall 2018." ((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

Houston ISD reviews

2.6

23% would recommend to a friend

(2,178 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

2.1

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

Houston ISD has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,178 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Houston ISD employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Sep 30, 2014

Buyer beware

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rewarding work. You really have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children.

Cons

Little room for personal growth. You will be stuck. The best people are in and out. The culture is not good at all. VERY political. Not a positive environment. If you are in a position in which you interact with the public, be prepared to be treated very poorly with your character and morals being questioned every turn.

2.0

Sep 13, 2014

Beware

Teacher, secondary school

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fac/staff were helpful and kind. Money could have been better after 30 years.

Cons

I was injured on the job and could not return as soon as I needed to. I was told by HR, on speakerphone, my position was closed and I would need to find a job myself or wait till the next year and I would be placed. That is how I was shown how much I was appreciated. I spent many hours at school working...most 12 hour days. BEWARE AND GET REVIEWS OF WHO YOUR PRINCIPAL WILL BE.

1.0

Sep 11, 2014

Worst Job ever

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the salary is higher than other similar organizations but not worth it.

Cons

the company culture is toxic and there is a lot of nepotism.

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