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Catalpa Early Childhood Center

Source file: Chicago Public Schools — Employee Position Roster / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Catalpa Early Childhood Center is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 45 employees with median total compensation of $93,813; the highest distinct record was $214,520.

Year
2026
Employees
45
Median total
$93,813
Highest record
$214,520

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$41,750$181,987+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 45 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($93,813) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$73,101 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$23,627 (24%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$65,657
$68,706
$93,813
$115,802
$153,564

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $153,564 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,657. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Dana Galati

Principal/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$214,520
Base pay
$169,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$44,591
Total compensation
$214,520
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$169,929
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
650112

At Catalpa Early Childhood Center, Dana Galati serves as a Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $214,520.

Elaine Mcfarlane

Assistant Principal/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$181,987
Base pay
$142,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$39,110
Total compensation
$181,987
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$142,877
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
611195

Elaine Mcfarlane works as a Assistant Principal for Catalpa Early Childhood Center. Elaine earned $181,987 in 2026.

Elizabeth Reed

School Counselor/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$159,809
Base pay
$122,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,409
Total compensation
$159,809
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$122,400
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
609712

At Catalpa Early Childhood Center, Elizabeth Reed serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.

Stephanie Hansen

Special Education Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$155,760
Base pay
$119,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,672
Total compensation
$155,760
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$119,088
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
610323

Stephanie Hansen is a Special Education Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. 2026 total compensation came to $155,760.

Heather Madden

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$153,564
Base pay
$117,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,272
Total compensation
$153,564
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$117,292
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614706

Heather Madden holds the role of Regular Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,564.

Heather Garrett

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$143,448
Base pay
$109,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,430
Total compensation
$143,448
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$109,018
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610347

At Catalpa Early Childhood Center, Heather Garrett serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,448.

Michelle Maks

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$141,014
Base pay
$107,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,987
Total compensation
$141,014
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$107,027
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610345

Michelle Maks holds the role of Regular Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,014.

Jennifer Canetti

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$141,014
Base pay
$107,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,987
Total compensation
$141,014
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$107,027
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
620265

Jennifer Canetti is a Regular Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. 2026 total compensation came to $141,014.

Sara Korbecki

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$119,584
Base pay
$94,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,650
Total compensation
$119,584
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$94,934
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610344

Sara Korbecki is a Regular Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. 2026 total compensation came to $119,584.

Christine Gayles

English Learner Prg Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$119,351
Base pay
$89,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,043
Total compensation
$119,351
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$89,308
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626662

Christine Gayles holds the role of English Learner Prg Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,351.

Marquita Batie-Ricica

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$116,643
Base pay
$87,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,550
Total compensation
$116,643
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$87,093
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614817

Marquita Batie-Ricica is a Regular Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. 2026 total compensation came to $116,643.

Elizabeth Healy

Special Education Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$115,802
Base pay
$91,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,149
Total compensation
$115,802
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$91,653
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
610322

Elizabeth Healy holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,802.

Gabrielle Francis

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$108,601
Base pay
$85,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,196
Total compensation
$108,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$85,405
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
614817

Gabrielle Francis works as a Regular Teacher for Catalpa Early Childhood Center. Gabrielle earned $108,601 in 2026.

Karen Barner

Special Education Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$108,601
Base pay
$85,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,196
Total compensation
$108,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$85,405
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
615417

Karen Barner holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,601.

Alexandra Kolbus

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$105,347
Base pay
$82,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,765
Total compensation
$105,347
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$82,582
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610343

Alexandra Kolbus holds the role of Regular Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,347.

Mikaela Potter

Special Education Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$102,765
Base pay
$80,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,423
Total compensation
$102,765
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$80,342
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
620863

Mikaela Potter holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,765.

Sandra Ramirez

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$102,765
Base pay
$80,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,423
Total compensation
$102,765
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$80,342
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625344

Sandra Ramirez works as a Regular Teacher for Catalpa Early Childhood Center. Sandra earned $102,765 in 2026.

Allyson Stevens

Special Education Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$101,163
Base pay
$78,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,211
Total compensation
$101,163
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$78,952
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
615415

Allyson Stevens works as a Special Education Teacher for Catalpa Early Childhood Center. Allyson earned $101,163 in 2026.

Alison Donnelly

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$99,734
Base pay
$77,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,022
Total compensation
$99,734
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$77,712
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
660804

At Catalpa Early Childhood Center, Alison Donnelly serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,734.

Elise Duffy

Special Education Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$98,580
Base pay
$76,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,869
Total compensation
$98,580
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$76,711
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
610322

Elise Duffy is a Special Education Teacher at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. 2026 total compensation came to $98,580.

Megan Niermann

Special Education Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$95,436
Base pay
$73,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,453
Total compensation
$95,436
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$73,983
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
615416

Megan Niermann works as a Special Education Teacher for Catalpa Early Childhood Center. Megan earned $95,436 in 2026.

Tongta Fox

Regular Teacher/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$95,436
Base pay
$73,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,453
Total compensation
$95,436
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$73,983
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
625024

Tongta Fox works as a Regular Teacher for Catalpa Early Childhood Center. Tongta earned $95,436 in 2026.

Gricel Moran

School Clerk/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$93,813
Base pay
$73,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,593
Total compensation
$93,813
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$73,220
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
609710

Gricel Moran works as a School Clerk for Catalpa Early Childhood Center. Gricel earned $93,813 in 2026.

Billy Avery

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$76,739
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,829
Total compensation
$76,739
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$54,910
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
609284

Billy Avery holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,739.

Stephanie Giron

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$72,889
Base pay
$51,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$21,154
Total compensation
$72,889
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$51,735
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
609326

At Catalpa Early Childhood Center, Stephanie Giron serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,889.

Kelley Browne

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$71,717
Base pay
$50,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,949
Total compensation
$71,717
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
621503

Kelley Browne is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. 2026 total compensation came to $71,717.

Laquisha Davis

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$71,717
Base pay
$50,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,949
Total compensation
$71,717
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$50,768
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
668890

Laquisha Davis holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,717.

Erin Martorano

Teacher Assistant/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$70,301
Base pay
$49,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,701
Total compensation
$70,301
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$49,600
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
614825

Erin Martorano is a Teacher Assistant at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. 2026 total compensation came to $70,301.

Jennifer Ryan

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$69,902
Base pay
$49,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,631
Total compensation
$69,902
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
615420

Jennifer Ryan works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Catalpa Early Childhood Center. Jennifer earned $69,902 in 2026.

Carmen Carteno

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$69,902
Base pay
$49,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,631
Total compensation
$69,902
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$49,271
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
615421

Carmen Carteno works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Catalpa Early Childhood Center. Carmen earned $69,902 in 2026.

Noelle Folan

Teacher Assistant/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$69,260
Base pay
$51,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17,532
Total compensation
$69,260
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$51,728
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
610433

Noelle Folan holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,260.

Kelly Heldt

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$68,785
Base pay
$48,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,435
Total compensation
$68,785
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
620530

At Catalpa Early Childhood Center, Kelly Heldt serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,785.

Lakiesha Collay

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$68,785
Base pay
$48,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,435
Total compensation
$68,785
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$48,350
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
665616

Lakiesha Collay is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. 2026 total compensation came to $68,785.

Jermaine Baker

School Security Officer/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$68,706
Base pay
$48,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,421
Total compensation
$68,706
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$48,285
Jobcode
000480
Pos #
611143

Jermaine Baker holds the role of School Security Officer at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,706.

Madeline Cabrera

Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$68,663
Base pay
$48,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,414
Total compensation
$68,663
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$48,249
Jobcode
002738
Pos #
656563

At Catalpa Early Childhood Center, Madeline Cabrera serves as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,663.

Yesenia Sanchez

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$68,227
Base pay
$47,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,337
Total compensation
$68,227
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$47,890
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
621508

Yesenia Sanchez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,227.

Taina Serrano

Teacher Assistant/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$67,602
Base pay
$50,277
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17,325
Total compensation
$67,602
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$50,277
Jobcode
000463
Pos #
610434

Taina Serrano is a Teacher Assistant at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. 2026 total compensation came to $67,602.

Katarzyna Klosowicz

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$67,057
Base pay
$46,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,132
Total compensation
$67,057
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$46,925
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
615419

Katarzyna Klosowicz holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Catalpa Early Childhood Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,057.

Angkanaporn Leeyavanij

Special Education Classroom Assist/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$67,057
Base pay
$46,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,132
Total compensation
$67,057
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$46,925
Jobcode
000464
Pos #
667323

At Catalpa Early Childhood Center, Angkanaporn Leeyavanij serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,057.

Stephanie CreelyMay be multiple

Case Manager/Catalpa Early Childhood Center

2026 total comp
$65,657
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

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Dept Id
26081
Fte Annual Salary
$54,509
Jobcode
600063
Pos #
619418

This Case Manager record at Catalpa Early Childhood Center for Stephanie Creely may represent several individuals, totaling $65,657 in 2026.