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?

24% 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 (636) , 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 130 reviews)); "The benefits are good (for now.)" ((in 67 reviews)); "Salary is good for the amount of years you are a Teacher" ((in 59 reviews)); "Great people to work with who are doing great things for student success" ((in 46 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 44 reviews)); "long hours were very long" ((in 32 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations and poor communication" ((in 19 reviews)); "Horrible culture; very cliquish and downright nasty behavior is condoned." ((in 13 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

Houston ISD reviews

2.6

24% would recommend to a friend

(2,183 total reviews)

F. Mike Miles

10% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

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Houston ISD has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,183 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Jan 3, 2013

Just what you'd expect from one of the largest public school districts in the country

Teacher, secondary school

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Good pay -Excellent vacation time -Opportunities for advancement

Cons

-Administration quality varies by campus -TDS (Teacher Development Specialists) often are not experienced enough to coach other teachers -High level of pressure and scrutiny on teachers who teach a tested subject -Teamwork and collaboration varies campus-by-campus -Work/life balance is not great for teachers who strive to be more than adequate

3.0

Dec 31, 2012

A well run urban school district facing typical inner city problems.

Literacy curriculum specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is the largest school district in Texas that is evolving and rue shaping the academic structure of many of its campuses. The district is home to top secondary specialty schools that are highly ranked nationally.

Cons

Recent changes in top level officials have scarred many campuses. There is not consistency in staffing. Teachers are responsible for social issues that stem from inadequate home environments.

2.0

Sep 1, 2012

Enjoyable work, never a dull day.

Coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job security, great if you like a predictable paycheck.

Cons

Salary compression, limited advancement opportunities. Upper management treats employees as interchangeable commodities.

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Just what you'd expect from one of the largest public school districts in the country

A well run urban school district facing typical inner city problems.

Enjoyable work, never a dull day.

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