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In the 2025-26 school year, Cy-Fair and Klein ISDs had the highest-paid superintendents while Lamar CISD and New Caney ISD had the highest-paid teachers, on average, according to Texas Education Agency data released in mid-March.
The big picture: Community Impact analyzed data from the TEA to learn about compensation for superintendents, teachers and staff at public school districts for the 2025-26 school year.
According to the TEA data released March 16, the Greater Houston-area school districts with the highest-earning superintendents for the 2025-26 school year are:
- Cy-Fair ISD Superintendent Wayne Killian with $520,231 in total pay
- Klein ISD Superintendent Jenny McGown with $508,554 in total pay
- Katy ISD Superintendent Kenneth Gregorski with $474,440 in total pay
A closer look: According to the TEA data released March 19, the Greater Houston-area school districts with the highest average teacher base pay for the 2025-26 school year are:
- Lamar CISD with $76,225
- New Caney ISD with $75,125
- Deer Park ISD with $74,343
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