Chicago Public Schools / Thomas J Higgins Community Academy
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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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Teacher Assistant/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy
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Shannon Bartkus works as a Teacher Assistant for Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. Shannon earned $74,988 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy
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At Thomas J Higgins Community Academy, Ericka Moore serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy
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Kimberly Lige Brown works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. Kimberly earned $72,601 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy
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Tina Combs holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,130.
Teacher Assistant/Thomas J Higgins Community Academy
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Shameerah Kates is a Teacher Assistant at Thomas J Higgins Community Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $69,902.