In an effort to retain experienced educators and attract new talent, McKinney ISD approved a comprehensive pay raise for the 2025-2026 school year. The McKinney ISD Board of Trustees gave the green light to the new compensation plan at its June meeting.
The changes include a new starting salary of $63,500 for first-year teachers, along with significant raises for returning educators:
- $2,500 raise for classroom teachers with 3-4 years of creditable service
- $5,000 raise for those with 5 or more years of service
- 4% increase for paraprofessional, auxiliary and maintenance staff
- 3% increase for non-hourly professional employees, including administrators
“McKinney ISD is committed to remaining competitive in today’s challenging job market, and that begins with investing in the incredible people who serve our students every day,” said…..