Top-Paid School Superintendents in Washington | Seattle News

Who’s pulling in the biggest bucks in Washington state education? Renton’s superintendent Damien Pattenaude tops the list with a jaw-dropping $477,693 salary — and four of the top 11 earners are from South King County. While average pay for top 20 superintendents hovers around $389,562, pay isn’t always tied to district size — Seattle’s superintendent ranks much lower than Renton’s, despite serving far more students. These salaries, which don’t include benefits, are set by elected boards and often reflect contract bumps and operational adjustments. Even the governor’s pay pales in comparison. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b24964e555de7b87