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Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

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

The Thomas J Higgins Community Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2026, this agency had 47 employees with median total compensation of $102,765; the highest distinct record was $207,342.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$5.1M
Employees
47
Median total
$102,765
Highest record
$207,342

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 47 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,765) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$81,799 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$26,317 (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
$63,466
$71,130
$102,765
$145,617
$156,969

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $156,969 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,466. 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

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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.

Aisha Weaver

Special Education Teacher/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp
$154,863
Base pay
$118,354
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,509
Total compensation
$154,863
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
31251
Fte Annual Salary
$118,354
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
620954

Aisha Weaver holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,863.

Michelle Henderson

Lead Coach/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy

2026 total comp
$154,476
Base pay
$118,038
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,438
Total compensation
$154,476
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
31251
Fte Annual Salary
$118,038
Jobcode
600755
Pos #
627257

At Thomas J Higgins Community Academy, Michelle Henderson serves as a Lead Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,476.

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.