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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

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.