Chicago Public Schools / Early College and Career
Agency file
The Early College and Career operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 22 employees with median total compensation of $126,432; the highest distinct record was $188,670.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 22 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($126,432) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $164,182 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $106,225. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
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Program Manager/Early College and Career
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Carolyn Jourdan holds the role of Program Manager at Early College and Career. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,291.
Manager Early College Initiative/Early College and Career
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At Early College and Career, Joseph Halli serves as a Manager Early College Initiative. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,161.
Career Connected Pathways Specialist/Early College and Career
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At Early College and Career, Tracy Snell serves as a Career Connected Pathways Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,160.
Career Connected Pathways Specialist/Early College and Career
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Lisa Lee holds the role of Career Connected Pathways Specialist at Early College and Career. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,076.
Curriculum and Instruction Manager/Early College and Career
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Randy Smith holds the role of Curriculum and Instruction Manager at Early College and Career. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,978.
Chicago Roadmap Program Specialist/Early College and Career
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At Early College and Career, Nicole Sabatino serves as a Chicago Roadmap Program Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,815.
Chicago Roadmap Program Specialist/Early College and Career
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Fermin Valle holds the role of Chicago Roadmap Program Specialist at Early College and Career. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,049.
College & Career Pathway Lead/Early College and Career
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Lauren Zucchero works as a College & Career Pathway Lead for Early College and Career. Lauren earned $120,011 in 2026.
College & Career Pathway Lead/Early College and Career
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At Early College and Career, Aaron Levine serves as a College & Career Pathway Lead. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,411.
Education for Employment Manager/Early College and Career
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At Early College and Career, Morgan Chase serves as a Education for Employment Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,720.
Career Connected Pathways Specialist/Early College and Career
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Estela Escobedo is a Career Connected Pathways Specialist at Early College and Career. 2026 total compensation came to $112,879.
Career Connected Pathways Specialist/Early College and Career
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Rene Diaz is a Career Connected Pathways Specialist at Early College and Career. 2026 total compensation came to $111,545.
Career Connected Pathways Specialist/Early College and Career
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Donald Woodard is a Career Connected Pathways Specialist at Early College and Career. 2026 total compensation came to $111,545.