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Teachers and staff at McKinney ISD will receive a salary increase next school year.
The McKinney ISD board of trustees approved raising teacher and staff salaries by 3.5% for the 2026-27 school year at its April 20 meeting.
The specifics
Certified teachers, non-exempt eligible employees and eligible exempt employees will all receive a 3.5% salary increase based on the midpoint of each pay scale, per district documents.
The starting salary for certified teachers will increase to $64,700, and the starting salary for teachers with a master's degree will increase to $66,200, district documents state.
“We know that in order to support the goal of retaining and recruiting the best to team McKinney, a competitive compensation package is one of the foundational components of these efforts,” Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Alana Chisum said.
The impact
The compensation increase was factored into the district’s updated projected budget, which Chief Financial Officer Marlene Harbeson presented to the board at the meeting, Chisum said.
District staff will bring a compensation plan before the board, with the raises implemented at a future meeting, Chisum said.
Also of note
In addition, the district is increasing several stipends for the following:
Stipend increases do not require approval from the board of trustees, Chisum said.
What they’re saying
"We are committed to investing in the incredible people who impact our students each day,” Superintendent Shawn Pratt said in a district news release. “This new compensation plan reflects our deep appreciation for their dedication and excellence in serving our McKinney ISD students and families."
