Does Houston ISD pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Houston ISD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Houston ISD. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Houston ISD?

28% of Houston ISD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Houston ISD 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Houston ISD?

Teacher (637) , English Teacher (60) , Associate Teacher (55) , Special Education Teacher (39) , 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 131 reviews)); "Good benefits and holidays insurance" ((in 72 reviews)); "Salary is good for the amount of years you are a Teacher" ((in 57 reviews)); "Great people to work with who are doing great things for student success" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great staff they are the best" ((in 34 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 32 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations and poor communication" ((in 17 reviews)); "Too much nepotism and buddy buddy system" ((in 12 reviews)); "Low pay and incentives as well as long hours." ((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

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Houston ISD

Houston ISD reviews

2.7

28% would recommend to a friend

(2,186 total reviews)

F. Mike Miles

9% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.4

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 2,186 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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Jul 30, 2013

Unbelievably hard work with little reward and no respect.

Bilingual elementary teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I month off with pay.

Cons

Long hours, no administrative support, have to use your own money to buy teaching supplies.

2.0

Jun 20, 2013

Employment at Houston ISD has been an enriching and frustrating experience.

Evaluation specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being immersed in diverse populations has been a personal enriching experience. The flow of diverse humanity in my life has been invaluable to me professionally and personally. The steady work for 40+ years has provided a comfortable retirement.

Cons

Racism is at an all time high against whites and heterosexuals. Blatant and unforgiving misdeeds occur with no repercussions as minorities are bent on taking advantage of the "minority" status. Bending the rules to show favoritism to so-called "minorities" at the expense of whites.

2.0

Jun 3, 2013

Glad to move to a different state!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At the time I was working there, the benefit packages were decent and the health plan was manageable. We ended up having to move because those things were cut in union negotiations by a significant portion, and we couldn't make it on both our incomes. Much happier in our new state.

Cons

Again, major cuts to pay/benefit packages. Also had issues with some of the curriculum, as well as the stances on discipline. HISD is supposed to be one of the better districts in TX, but it doesn't measure up to the other districts in which I've been fortunate to teach in other states.

Viewing 286 - 288 of 2,186 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

La Petite Academy

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

Jovie

4.2★Compensation & Benefits

Baltimore County Public Schools

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

Loudoun County Public Schools

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Houston ISD

Reading Interventionist Elementary

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (MUST BE FULLY CERTIFIED)

Special Education Resource Teacher

Bilingual Teacher, 1st Grade R/W