What it takes to move across the schedule in Dallas ISD, what the move is worth, and where the district says so. Every figure and rule here is quoted from the district's own documents.
Effectiveness Level increases are paid on the October 2026 paycheck.
“will receive the increase on their October 2026 paycheck”
Source: Compensation Resource Book 2026-2027 ↗, page 12
The raise is paid retroactively.
“retroactive to the employee’s contract start date”
Source: Compensation Resource Book 2026-2027 ↗, page 12
2026-27 Teachers Introductory Compensation Schedule (new hires, by CYS and contract days). 2026–27. Pick your position above to mark it.
| Step | 187/191 | 195 | 205 | 207 | 215 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice (0) | $68,000 | $70,909 | $74,545 | $75,273 | $78,182 |
| 1 | $68,500 | $71,430 | $75,094 | $75,826 | $78,757 |
| 2 | $69,200 | $72,160 | $75,861 | $76,601 | $79,561 |
| 3 | $69,800 | $72,786 | $76,519 | $77,265 | $80,251 |
| 4 | $70,400 | $73,412 | $77,176 | $77,929 | $80,941 |
| 5 | $71,000 | $74,037 | $77,834 | $78,594 | $81,631 |
| 6 | $71,600 | $74,663 | $78,492 | $79,258 | $82,321 |
| 7 | $72,200 | $75,289 | $79,150 | $79,922 | $83,011 |
| 8 | $72,800 | $75,914 | $79,807 | $80,586 | $83,701 |
| 9 | $73,400 | $76,540 | $80,465 | $81,250 | $84,390 |
| 10+ | $74,000 | $77,166 | $81,123 | $81,914 | $85,080 |
Source: Compensation Resource Book 2026-2027 ↗, page 11 · Verified 12 November 2026 · Report an error
The district publishes more than one table. Pick the one that covers your job.
Published by the district. We keep a copy of each document as it was on the day we read it, and every amount on this page was checked against that copy.