Chicago Public Schools / Thomas J Higgins Community Academy / Regular Teacher

Job-title file

Regular Teacher

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

18 employees hold this title in Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. Median total compensation for the role is $133,134, above the department median of $102,765.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $133,134
Agency median: $102,765
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$92,853$160,550+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 18 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across Chicago Public Schools

Regular Teacher is held in 520 Chicago Public Schools departments. In Thomas J Higgins Community Academy, the median of $133,134 ranks #215 of 520.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Consuella B. York Alt Hs

$178,323 · 31

Nancy B Jefferson Alt School

$170,786 · 29

Office Students W/Disab-Asmt&Asgn

$164,439 · 4

Ella Flagg Young School

$156,766 · 25

Thomas Hoyne School

$155,098 · 15

Burnside Scholastic Academy

$153,822 · 15

William P Gray School

$153,426 · 42

John Burroughs Elementary

$152,624 · 14

William G Hibbard School

$152,611 · 20

Galileo Math and Sci Acad

$152,260 · 28

Clara Barton Elementary

$152,141 · 24

City Wide Education General

$151,294 · 49

Median total compensation for the Regular Teacher role in other Chicago Public Schoolsdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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John Smith

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$161,544

Base pay: $123,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,725
Total compensation: $161,544
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $123,819
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 610164

John Smith holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,544.

Stephanie Osborne

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$158,621

Base pay: $121,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,193
Total compensation: $158,621
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $121,428
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 112733

Stephanie Osborne is a Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $158,621.

Mary Thornton

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$156,969

Base pay: $120,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,892
Total compensation: $156,969
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $120,077
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 620018

Mary Thornton works as a Regular Teacher for Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. Mary earned $156,969 in 2026.

Melissa Matthews

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$154,132

Base pay: $117,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,376
Total compensation: $154,132
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $117,756
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 618037

Melissa Matthews is a Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $154,132.

Taniko Miller

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$153,822

Base pay: $117,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,319
Total compensation: $153,822
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $117,503
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 447975

Taniko Miller works as a Regular Teacher for Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. Taniko earned $153,822 in 2026.

Kelly Farrell

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$149,795

Base pay: $114,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,586
Total compensation: $149,795
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $114,209
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 618953

Kelly Farrell works as a Regular Teacher for Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. Kelly earned $149,795 in 2026.

Patricia Terfler

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$145,617

Base pay: $110,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,825
Total compensation: $145,617
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $110,792
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 619274

Patricia Terfler is a Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $145,617.

Chanika Moody

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$138,175

Base pay: $104,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,470
Total compensation: $138,175
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $104,705
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 583010

Chanika Moody holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,175.

Pamela Dandridge

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$137,525

Base pay: $104,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,352
Total compensation: $137,525
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $104,173
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 568454

Pamela Dandridge holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,525.

Ryan Richmond

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$128,742

Base pay: $96,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,753
Total compensation: $128,742
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $96,989
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 614223

Ryan Richmond works as a Regular Teacher for Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. Ryan earned $128,742 in 2026.

Sophia Gillmer

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$112,142

Base pay: $88,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,665
Total compensation: $112,142
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $88,477
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 609387

Sophia Gillmer is a Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $112,142.

Terri Mcfadden

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$106,414

Base pay: $83,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $22,906
Total compensation: $106,414
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $83,508
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 582815

At Thomas J Higgins Community Academy, Terri Mcfadden serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,414.

Aisha Hughes

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $80,342
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 581540

At Thomas J Higgins Community Academy, Aisha Hughes serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,765.

Kimberly Bright

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $80,342
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 609394

Kimberly Bright holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,765.

Tamara Topps

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$102,071

Base pay: $75,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $26,897
Total compensation: $102,071
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $75,174
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 551615

Tamara Topps holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,071.

Lauren Aldaba

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

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

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $78,952
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 625491

Lauren Aldaba holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,163.

Alicia Mullis

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$92,853

Base pay: $71,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,111
Total compensation: $92,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $71,742
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 117401

Alicia Mullis holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,853.

Audrey Campbell

Regular Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp

$92,853

Base pay: $71,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,111
Total compensation: $92,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc: T
Dept Id: 31251
Fte Annual Salary: $71,742
Jobcode: 000049
Pos #: 619275

Audrey Campbell holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,853.