Sample scales to show years of creditable experience for step placement for the 2026-2027 school year.
The FY 2027 Proposed Budget includes a step increase for all eligible employees, pending final budget approval on May 21, 2026. Starting July 1, 2026, any approved step increases will be applied at the beginning of the employee’s contract start date. Previously, step increases for operational employees were granted based on the month the employee started working in a step increase-eligible position.
The Fairfax County School Board approved the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget on May 22, 2025. Employee compensation is critical to recruiting and retaining the best educators and support staff. The budget addresses staff compensation, including a 6% increase for employees represented by Fairfax Education Unions (FEU). Non-FEU represented employees and hourly pay band employees will receive a 5% increase.
To find your respective collective bargaining unit:
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Instructional assistants, public health training assistants, public health attendants scale.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Administrative and Operational Unified Salary Scales
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
FCPS FY26 food services, family liaison, and transportation hourly scale.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
These scales are not eligible for step increases.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Submit questions or concerns, as well as upload forms and other documents through the FCPS StaffConnect portal. Human Resources representatives are also available for assistance Monday – Friday (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) by calling 571-423-3000 or 1-800-831-4331.
Become familiar with FCPS' FY25 salary structure.
The FY 2027 Proposed Budget includes a step increase for all eligible employees. Please note the final budget will not be approved until May 21, 2026.
View the 2026 Extended School Year (ESY) and Summer Learning Programs (SLP) salary information.
View the 2025-26 and DRAFT 2026-27 employee calendars.
Learn more about your FCPS job offer letter and the key details to consider.
Learn about Collective Bargaining in our school division.
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
1633 Davidson Road
McLean, VA 22101
703.714.5700 (Phone)
703.714.5797 (Fax)
703.714.5725 (Attendance)
703.749.8138 (Activities Hotline)
School CEEB Code | 471395
THE HIGHLANDER MISSION
The Mission of McLean High School is to graduate educated and responsible citizens. We promote excellence in all aspects of school life; we value and respect the diversity of our school community and seek to address the needs and goals of all students.
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