Salary Schedules

2025-2026 Certified Salary Schedules

Lexington One Board of Trustees invests in our employees
The school district’s $401.4 million General Fund Budget for 2025–26 included $12.8 million to implement recommendations of the district’s Salary Study Committee. The approved budget meets every priority set by the Lexington One Board of Trustees, raises the starting teacher salary to $52,000, and aligns all new investments to the three key areas of the district’s strategic plan: academic excellence, positive climate and culture, and stewardship of resources.

Highlights from the Salary Study recommendations funded by the budget:
✔️ Provides fair, consistent pay increases across all steps

✔️ Recognizes employee experience and dedication

✔️ Ensures no employee experiences a decrease in pay as inconsistencies across the certified salary schedule are corrected

✔️ Retains the Bachelor’s +18 classification for certified educators who already hold this certification — even though the state has eliminated it — ensuring continued recognition in 2025–26

Certified, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Career Specialist, Licensed School Support, Licensed Professionals and Registered Nurse salary schedules:

Increase starting salary by $3,000
Steps 0–5: 1.5% increase per step
Steps 6–40: 1.1% increase per step

Support Staff and Bus Driver salary schedules: