Peoria Unified School District
2026-2027 Initial Classified Exempt Salary Schedule
Governing Board Approved: April 23, 2026
Effective July 1, 2026
Grade Min Up to 7 years of
experience at time of hire
1 $43,888.00 $47,053.88
2 $44,765.76 $47,994.96
3 $45,661.08 $48,954.86
4 $46,082.40 $49,406.57
5 $48,095.25 $51,564.77
6 $51,593.85 $55,315.80
7 $55,148.10 $59,125.96
8 $58,754.85 $62,992.94
9 $62,404.65 $66,917.90
10 $66,131.10 $70,901.99
11 $69,900.60 $74,942.89
12 $73,958.85 $79,293.40
13 $76,379.10 $81,888.38
- Special Temporary $95,734.80 $102,639.76
- *Special Temporary Grade is a temporary position for non-permanent technical positions that may be funded
out of special grants or funding source.
- Grades are those referenced on the job description for each position.
- Additional salary given for degrees and specialized certificates at point of hire.
- Salaries shown above are based on a less than 12-month, 248-day salary, but actual work calendar is dependent
on position- 12-month staff work either 245 days (school) or 248 days (district). Salaries do not reflect a
reduction of 3 furlough days scheduled for 2026-2027 school year.
- Classified Exempt staff are eligible for professional growth.
- Employees who have retired with the Arizona State Retirement System and are returning to the District will be
placed on the salary schedule at a level equal to a new hire with similar experience and education or at 90% of
their last salary from Peoria Unified (whichever is greater), less half of the Alternative Contribution Rate (ACR),
as voted on by the Governing Board.
The Peoria Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion
or age in its programs or activities. For information regarding discrimination grievance or procedures contact the Chief
Personnel Officer at 623-486-6014.