The School Committee Monday green lighted a 3% raise for Superintendent John Robidoux. The increase was already part of the fiscal year 2027 school budget approved at Town Meeting last month.
Robidoux just completed the first year of a three-year contract. He earned $215,000 the first year and will earn $221,450 in year two.
Robidoux, who just completed his Ph.D., spoke at the June 22 School Committee meeting.
“I’m not looking to necessarily change that number, but I thought it would be important to share — across the 17 North Shore communities the average 2025-26 superintendent salary was $246,000 and with a 3% increase it will be $253,000 next year. Just so folks are aware, my salary is $33,000 less than the average in this area. I’m way below market value.”
Robidoux added: “It is what it is. I’m happy with where we are. I’m happy with the School Committee, I’m happy with Marblehead. We’ll push forward and have more conversations down the line.”
