Chicago Public Schools / Talent Office
Agency file
The Talent Office is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 147 employees with median total compensation of $104,986; the highest distinct record was $276,112.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 147 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($104,986) — 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 $165,182 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $77,433. 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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Chief Talent Officer/Talent Office
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Benjamin Felton is a Chief Talent Officer at Talent Office. 2026 total compensation came to $276,112.
Deputy Chief Talent Officer/Talent Office
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Jerry Taylor holds the role of Deputy Chief Talent Officer at Talent Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $247,731.
Education Educator Effectiveness/Talent Office
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Michael Herring holds the role of Education Educator Effectiveness at Talent Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $237,997.
Education Healthcare & Benefits/Talent Office
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Karla Kirkling holds the role of Education Healthcare & Benefits at Talent Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $236,216.