05/29/2026
Madison County Board of Education Approves New Salary Schedule Featuring Support Employee Longevity Pay and Special Education Supplements.
New compensation investments support employee retention, strengthen recruitment efforts, and recognize the educators and support staff who help sustain excellence across Madison County Schools
HUNTSVILLE, AL — The Madison County Board of Education unanimously approved a new employee salary schedule Thursday evening that includes support employee longevity supplements and targeted compensation investments designed to recognize and reward the years of dedicated service Madison County School System employees invest in the students, schools, and communities they serve. The newly adopted salary schedule reflects the shared commitment of district leadership and the Madison County Board of Education to recruiting, supporting, and retaining high-quality employees across the district's 31 campuses, which serve more than 20,700 students throughout Madison County.
Under the approved schedule, eligible support employees not paid on a state salary matrix will receive incremental longevity supplements tied to continuous years of service in a Madison County Board of Education support position. Board members expressed strong support for the measure, emphasizing that experienced employees are among the district's most valuable assets and play a critical role in sustaining the district's culture of excellence.
The approved salary schedule also includes targeted investments in specialized support roles that are critical to student success across the district.
As part of the approved adjustments:
- Self-Contained and Resource Special Education teachers will receive a $4,000 supplement.
- Self-Contained Special Education aides wil receive a 2,000 supplement.
Under the approved support position longevity structure:
• Employees with 10-14 years of service will receive a $2,000 supplement.
• Employees with 15-19 years of service will receive a $3,000 supplement.
• Employees with 20-24 years of service will receive a $4,000 supplement.
•Employees with 25 or more years of service will receive a $5,000 supplement.
District leaders say the updated compensation structure not only supports current employees, but also strengthens recruitment efforts as MCSS continues to attract exceptional educators and staff to one of Alabama's fastest-growing and highest-performing school systems.
The newly adopted salary schedule is available here ⬇️
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1755808879/mcssk12org/mqeghuijz2bl1mdcyaf7/2025-26salaryscheduleApproved5-2025.pdf
