Salary Ranges

2025-2026 Salary Ranges
- 2025-2026 Classified Hourly Salary Ranges
- 2025-2026 Administrative Salary Ranges
- 2025-2026 Exempt Salary Range
- 2025-2026 Community Education Salary Ranges
- 2025-2026 Certified Salary Range (205 Days)
- 2025-2026 Classified Pay Grade
- 2025-2026 Salary Range RN
- 2025-2026 Extra Duty Pay Schedule
- 2025-2026 Certified Therapist Support Salary Range
2025-2026 Classified Hourly Salary Ranges
| Grade | Range |
|---|---|
| A | 15.97 - 25.83 |
| B | 16.36 - 27.31 |
| C | 16.75 - 29.44 |
| D | 17.19 - 31.57 |
| E | 18.36 - 32.82 |
| F | 18.75 - 33.23 |
| G | 19.15 - 33.64 |
| H | 19.53 - 34.05 |
| I | 20.51 - 35.09 |
| J | 20.90 - 37.59 |
| K | 22.07 - 38.30 |
| L | 22.47 - 38.96 |
| M | 22.86 - 39.70 |
| N |
23.27 - 40.79 |
| O | 23.68 - 41.21 |
Longevity Addendums for service to Madison SD
- 20+ years: $1,050
- 15 to 19 years: $800
- 10 to 14 years: $550
- 5 to 9 years: $300
Additional amount for degree in job-related field:
- AA: 0.40
- BA/BS*: 0.80 *
- MA*: 1.20 *
- DOCTORATE: addendum $1000
* Inclusive, not in addition to amount for earlier degree
**Min may change based on cost of living effective 1-1-26
2025-2026 Administrative Salary Ranges
| Position | Range |
|---|---|
| Deputy Superintendent | $147,954 - $190,926 |
| Assistant Superintendent | $129,401 - $172,917 |
| Executive Director | $111,101 - $157,795 |
| Director | $99,992 - $141,352 |
| School Principal | $99,992 - $141,352 |
| Assistant Principal | $82,660 - $110,171 |
- Middle School Principal stipend is $2,500.
- Middle School Assistant Principal stipend is $1,000.
- Administrators with a Doctorate receive a $1,000 stipend.
- Administrators with a BLE or ESL receive a $1,000 stipend.
- Administrators with National Certification related to position receive $2,000 stipend
Governing Board Approved 4.9.24
Longevity Addendums for service to Madison SD
-
20+ years: $1,050
-
15 to 19 years: $800
- 10 to 14 years: $550
- 5 to 9 years: $300
All of the above based on FTE
2025-2026 Exempt Salary Range
| Level | Range |
|---|---|
| Exempt 1 | $48,424 - $70,046 |
| Exempt 2 | $56,667 - $78,747 |
| Exempt 3 | $65,939 - $99,678 |
| Exempt 4 | $75,119 - $104,183 |
Position and Level
- Program Coordinator E 1
- Theater Assistant Technical Director E 1
- Transportation Coordinator E 2
- Theater Front of House Manager E 2
- Theater Assistant Technical Director E 2
- Community Education Supervisor E 2
- Executive Administrative Assistant E 2
- Executive Chef E 2
- Theater Box Office Manager E 2
- Food and Nutrition Services Intern E 2
- Accounting Coordinator II E 3
- Benefits/Wellness Coordinator E 3
- Human Resources Supervisor E 3
- Senior Graphic and Communications Designer E 3
- Technology Supervisor E 3
- Director Foundation Community Development E 3
- Food Service Supervisor E 3
- Maintenance Supervisor E 3
- Payroll/Benefits Supervisor E 3
- Purchasing/Warehouse Supervisor E 3
- AZEDS/ADM Compliance Manager E 3
- Student Information System Manager E 3
- Systems Administrator E 3
- Technology Systems/Network Admin E 3
- Theater Technical Director E 3
- Transportation Supervisor E 3
- Wellness Coordinator E 3
- Accounting Coordinator I E4
- Capital Projects and Safety Coordinator E 4
- Gifted Coordinator E 4
- Grants Coordinator E 4
- Data Integration Manager E 4
- Project Manager E 4
- Social Emotional Academic Learning Coordinator E 4
- Assistant Director Special Education E 4
- Curriculum Coordinator E 4
Longevity Addendums for service to Madison SD
- 20+ years: $1,050
- 15 to 19 years: $800
- 10 to 14 years: $550
- 5 to 9 years: $300
Additional amount for degree in job-related field:
- AA: $835.00
- BA/BS*: $1,670.00 *
- MA*: $2,506.00 *
- National Certification appropriate to position addendum $2000
- DOCTORATE addendum $1000
* Inclusive, not in addition to amount for earlier degree
All of the above based on FTE
2025-2026 Community Education Salary Ranges
| Position | Range |
|---|---|
| Club Leader/ECP Club Leader | $16.36 - $27.92 |
| Assistant Site Coordinator | $17.43 - $28.73 |
| Enrichment Coordinator | $17.43 - $28.73 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | $19.59 - $32.27 |
| Middle School Site Coordinator | $19.58 - $34.20 |
| Elementary School Site Coordinator | $21.64 - $35.66 |
Additional $2.00 per hour to be paid to additional duty assignments.
Additional amount for degree in job-related field:
-
AA 0.40
-
BA/BS* 0.80
- MA* 1.20
- DOCTORATE addendum $1000
* Inclusive, not in addition to amount for earlier degree
ECP - Community Education Early Childhood Program Instructor
| Degree | Range |
|---|---|
| CDA | $40,361 - $58,249 |
| CDA (AA) | $42,397 - $60,992 |
| BA | $45,513 - $63,737 |
| BA+18 | $46,800 - $65,111 |
| MA | $48,088 - $66,464 |
ECP Based on 205 days (2 days before/1 day after school start/end dates).
Includes all required teacher training, staff development, registration, school nights, faculty
CDA: Childhood Development Associate Certification
- BLE Addendum $1,000
- DOCTORATE addendum $1000
- ECP Spanish Immersion addendum $1,000
All of the above based on FTE
AA 0.40
BA/BS* 0.80
MA* 1.20
DOCTORATE addendum $1000
Longevity Addendums for service to Madison SD
- 20+ years $1,050
- 15 to 19 years $800
- 10 to 14 years $550
- 5 to 9 years $300
2025-2026 Certified Salary Range (205 Days)
Certified Salary Range
|
Degree |
Lane | Range |
|---|---|---|
| BA | Lane I | $52,545 - $76,932 |
| BA 18 | Lane II | $54,091 - $82,010 |
| MA (BA 36*) | Lane III | $55,636 - $87,088 |
| MA 12 (BA 48*) | Lane IV | $56,667 - $90,524 |
| MA 24 (BA 60*) | Lane V | $57,697 - $94,044 |
| MA 36 (BA 72*) | Lane IV | $58,727- $96,882 |
TOA/ Instructional Coach Salary Range (225 Days)
| Degree | Lane | Range | |
| BA | Lane I | $57,672 - $84,438 | |
| BA 18 | Lane II | $59,368 - $90,011 | |
| MA (BA 36*) | Lane III | $61,064- $95,584 | |
| MA 12 (BA 48*) | Lane IV | $62,195 - $99,355 | |
| MA 24 (BA 60*) | Lane V | $63,326 - $103,219 | |
| MA 36 (BA 72*) | Lane IV | $64,457 - $106,335 |
Longevity Addendums for service to Madison SD
- 20+ years: $1,050
- 15 to 19 years: $800
- 10 to 14 years: $550
- 5 to 9 years: $300
Note:
- Teachers may move across more than one Lane in a year if appropriate forms have been completed in a timely manner and approved by Human Resources.
- Movement from Lane I to Lane II or from Lane II to Lane III will receive a salary increase of $1,500.
- Lane movement for Lanes III through VI will receive a salary increase of $1,000.
- *Teachers with a BA hired prior to 1999-2000 are grandfathered on the schedule.
- Teachers hired for the 1999-2000 school year and thereafter must have a Master's degree to move to Lane III.
- Teachers with National Board Certification receive a $2,000 addendum.
- Teachers with a Doctorate receive a $1,000 addendum.
- Teachers with a BLE or ESL who teach ELL receive a $1,000 addendum.
- Teachers with a BLE who teach students in a Spanish immersion classroom receive a $2,000 addendum (in addition to $1,000 BLE addendum).
- Teachers with Special Education endorsement who teach students with disabilities in special education assignment (including preschool) receive a $2,000 addendum.
- Teachers hired prior to 2025-26 with Special Education endorsement who teach students with disabilities in behavior specialized assignment are grandfathered to receive a $5,000 addendum.
- Pay for Performance is not included in the above schedule.
All of the above based on FTE
2025-2026 Classified Pay Grade
| Position | Grade |
|---|---|
|
Accounting Technician |
K |
| Accounting Specialist | N |
| Accounts Payable Technician | E |
| Administrative Assistant I | N |
| Administrative Assistant II | F |
| Administrative Assistant III | D |
| Administrative Assistant IV | B |
| Associate - Curriculum, Library | D |
| Associate - Health | E |
| Associate - Health LPN | F |
| Attendance Specialist | B |
| Bus Attendant | A |
| Bus Driver | H |
| Bus Driver Trainer | I |
| Cafeteria Manager | H |
| Cafeteria Manager Trainee | H |
| Cashier | B |
| Caterer | B |
| Catering Manager | H |
| Communications/Marketing Technician | M |
| Concessionist | B |
| Craftsman | L |
| Crossing Guard | A |
| Custodian I | C |
| Custodian II | B |
| Dispatcher/Router | I |
| ELD (English Language Dev) Tech | D |
| Enrollment Specialist | M |
| Grounds Lead | J |
| Groundskeeper | B |
| Human Resource Technician | I |
| Instructional Assistant | B |
| *IT Software Support Technician | N |
| *IT Computer Technician | N |
| Master Mechanic | N |
| Mechanic | I |
| Native American Education Program Tech | D |
| Noon Duty Aide | A |
| Payroll/Benefits Technician | I |
| Plant Manager | J |
| Printer/Courier | G |
| Purchasing Assistant/Courier | G |
| Receptionist | B |
| SPED Parapro Specialist | D |
| SPED Paraprofessional | B |
| SPED Registered Behavior Technician | D |
| Warehouse Associate | D |
*Employee hired prior to 2025-26 grandfathered with exempt benefits
2025-2026 Salary Range RN
| Exempt | Lane | Position | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN (2 Year) | RN (2year Associate degree) | $44,687-$66,100 | |
| BSN | Lane I | RN (4-year degree) | $49,234-$70,950 |
| BSN 18 | Lane II | RN (4-year degree) | $50,780-$72,598 |
| MSN | Lane III | RN (4-year degree) | $52,325- $74,246 |
| MSN 12 | Lane IV | RN (4-year degree) | $53,355-$75,343 |
| MSN 24 | Lane V | RN (4-year degree) | $54,386-$76,442 |
| MSN 36 | Lane VI | RN (4-year degree) | $56,436 -$77,542 |
Based on 209 days:Includes all required training, staff development, registration, school
nights, faculty meetings, and other duties as assigned.
May move across more than one Lane in a year if appropriate forms have been completed in
a timely manner and approved by Human Resources.
- Movement from Lane I to Lane II or from Lane II to Lane III will receive a salary increase of $1,500.
- Lane movement for Lanes III through VI will receive a salary increase of $1,000.
- Addendum for Doctorate is $1,000
- Addendum for Lead Nurse is $3,500
Longevity Addendums for service to Madison SD
- 20+ years: $1,050
- 15 to 19 years: $800
- 10 to 14 years: $550
- 5 to 9 years: $300
All of the above based on FTE
2025-2026 Extra Duty Pay Schedule
Extra Duty Pay
- Certified Extra Duty $30 per hour
- Certified Extra Duty (Academic Support) $40 per hour
- Workshop Trainer/Facilitator $40 per hour
- Prep Period Reimbursement $30 per day
- Translation $30 per hour
- Facilities Representative $19.34 per hour
Guest Teacher
- Guest Teacher - Paraprofessional $120 per day
- Guest Teacher/Nurse $150 per day
- Guest Teacher (approved Spanish) $165 per day
- Guest Teacher - Substitute Certified Long-term $170 per day (retroactive to 1st day after 21 days same room)
- Guest Teacher Certified (approved Spanish) Long-term $185 per day (retroactive to 1st day after 21 days same room)
- Guest Teacher - Teacher Certified Long-term $195 per day (retroactive to 1st day after 21 days same room)
- Guest Teacher- Teacher Certified (approved Spanish) Long-term $210 per day (retroactive to 1st day after 21 days same room)
- Resident Guest Teacher - based on 179 day school year $34,905 per school year
Athletics
- Athletic Director: $6,000 per year
- Varsity Head Coach (up to 20 students): $1,440 per sport
- Varsity Assistant Coach: $960 per sport
- Junior Varsity Coach: (up to 20 students) $1,440 per sport
Advisors/Clubs
- Year round; meets 1-2 times per week: $1,824
- 6-8 weeks, 1 semester, meets 1-2 times per week: $1,216
Custodian/Club Leader/Bus Driver/Food Service
- Retention Stipend: $500- $250 at 90 days, $250 at 1 year
- Referral Stipend $250- $125 at 90 days, $125 at 1 year
On Call Theater:
- On Call Technical Director $35.00
- On Call Head Audio $30.00
- On Call Head Lighting $30.00
- On Call Stagehand $22.00
- On Call Spot Operator $25.00
- On Call Box Office Attendant $18.00
- On Call Lead Usher $17.00
Extra duty pay not reflected in above schedule funded and approved through grants requires HR approval
2025-2026 Certified Therapist Support Salary Range
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
Social Worker/Counselor
Speech Language Pathologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
| Degree | Range |
|---|---|
| BA | $64,795 - $93,692 |
| BA +18 | $66,340 - $95,340 |
| BA +24 | $67,112 - $96,164 |
| MA | $67,885 - $96,987 |
| MA +12 | $69,173 - $98,361 |
| MA +24 | $70,460 - $99,733 |
| MA +36 | $71,749- $107,690 |
*Based on 205 Days
- Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) addendum for SLP is $3,000
- Addendum for National Board Certification for OT/PT/Social Worker/Counselor/SLP/ BCBA $2,000
- Addendum for Licensed Clinical Social Worker $1000
- Addendum for Licensed Professional Counselor $1,000
- Addendum for Doctorate is $1,000
- Addendum for Lead Social Worker is $3,500
- Addendum for Lead Related Services Provider $3,500
- Bilingual addendum for School SLP is $5,000
School Psychologist*
| Degree | Range |
|---|---|
| State Certified: MA | $70,163 - $111,918 |
| State Certified: MA+30 | $73,254-$115,181 |
| State Certified: MA+60 | $76,345-$119,790 |
Based on 217 days
- Addendum for National Board Certification for School Psychologist is $3,000
- Bilingual addendum for School Psychologist is $5,000
- Addendum for Doctorate is $1,000
Longevity Addendums for service to Madison SD
- 20+ years: $1,000
- 15 to 19 years: $750
- 10 to 14 years: $500
- 5 to 9 years: $250
School Psychologist Intern
- $44,000
COTA (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant)
SLPA (Speech Language Pathologist Assistant)
| Degree | Range |
|---|---|
| Certificate | $39,937 - $57,387 |
| Certificate +BA | $42,512 - $60,105 |
| Certificate+BA+18 | $43,366 - $61,465 |
| Certificate+MA | $45,088-$62,826 |
Longevity Addendums for service to Madison SD
- 20+ years $1,050
- 15 to 19 years $800
- 10 to 14 years $550
- 5 to 9 years $300
