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Chicago Public Schools / William Howard Taft High Schoo

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William Howard Taft High Schoo

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

The William Howard Taft High Schoo is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 400 employees with median total compensation of $123,826; the highest distinct record was $214,587.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$48M
Employees
400
Median total
$123,826
Highest record
$214,587

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 400 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($123,826) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$91,616 (76%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$28,434 (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
$67,057
$97,038
$123,826
$150,085
$159,809

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $159,809 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,057. 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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Tommy Trinh

Technology Coordinator/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$140,133
Base pay
$107,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,937
Total compensation
$140,133
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$107,196
Jobcode
000691
Pos #
525207

Tommy Trinh is a Technology Coordinator at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $140,133.

Jerry Koutavas

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$140,099
Base pay
$106,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,821
Total compensation
$140,099
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$106,278
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624478

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Jerry Koutavas serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,099.

James Novak

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,829
Base pay
$105,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,589
Total compensation
$138,829
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$105,240
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624465

James Novak is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $138,829.

Melissa Gallagher

School Counselor/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,829
Base pay
$105,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,589
Total compensation
$138,829
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$105,240
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
140101

Melissa Gallagher holds the role of School Counselor at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,829.

Jean Fitzgerald

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,648
Base pay
$111,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,174
Total compensation
$138,648
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$111,474
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
576117

Jean Fitzgerald is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $138,648.

Kali Sullivan

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,648
Base pay
$111,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,174
Total compensation
$138,648
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$111,474
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
615437

Kali Sullivan holds the role of Special Education Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,648.

Evelyn Garcia

School Clerk/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,415
Base pay
$105,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,636
Total compensation
$138,415
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$105,779
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
163911

Evelyn Garcia holds the role of School Clerk at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,415.

Elvira Concepcion Soriano

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$138,339
Base pay
$111,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,133
Total compensation
$138,339
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$111,206
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624505

Elvira Concepcion Soriano works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Elvira earned $138,339 in 2026.

Lila Smith

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$137,773
Base pay
$104,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,397
Total compensation
$137,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$104,376
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
425930

Lila Smith holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,773.

Michael Klodzinski

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$137,773
Base pay
$104,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,397
Total compensation
$137,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$104,376
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
426468

Michael Klodzinski holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,773.

Juan Chara Mostajo

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$137,535
Base pay
$104,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,354
Total compensation
$137,535
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$104,181
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624490

Juan Chara Mostajo works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Juan earned $137,535 in 2026.

Taylor Flaherty

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$137,258
Base pay
$103,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,303
Total compensation
$137,258
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624494

Taylor Flaherty works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Taylor earned $137,258 in 2026.

Kristina Hutton

School Counselor/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$137,258
Base pay
$103,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,303
Total compensation
$137,258
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
147094

Kristina Hutton is a School Counselor at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $137,258.

Jeffrey Lucco

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$137,258
Base pay
$103,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,303
Total compensation
$137,258
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
428682

Jeffrey Lucco holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,258.

Isaac Sporrong

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$137,258
Base pay
$103,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,303
Total compensation
$137,258
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
496055

Isaac Sporrong works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Isaac earned $137,258 in 2026.

Philip Platakis

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$136,587
Base pay
$103,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,181
Total compensation
$136,587
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$103,406
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
424453

Philip Platakis is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $136,587.

Christopher Kustusch

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$135,474
Base pay
$108,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,754
Total compensation
$135,474
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$108,720
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
576116

Christopher Kustusch is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $135,474.

Bryan Wilson

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$135,337
Base pay
$102,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,954
Total compensation
$135,337
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$102,383
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
442425

Bryan Wilson holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,337.

Jennifer Lee

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$135,337
Base pay
$102,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,954
Total compensation
$135,337
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$102,383
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624499

Jennifer Lee is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $135,337.

Tamela Collins-Cole

Student Special Service Advocate/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$134,753
Base pay
$102,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,994
Total compensation
$134,753
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$102,759
Jobcode
000710
Pos #
614489

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Tamela Collins-Cole serves as a Student Special Service Advocate. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,753.

Arlind Kociu

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$134,695
Base pay
$101,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,837
Total compensation
$134,695
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$101,858
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
476383

Arlind Kociu is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $134,695.

Kathleen Molloy

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$134,421
Base pay
$101,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,787
Total compensation
$134,421
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$101,634
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
492292

Kathleen Molloy holds the role of Special Education Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,421.

Kelly Figueroa

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$134,421
Base pay
$101,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,787
Total compensation
$134,421
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$101,634
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
478491

Kelly Figueroa holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,421.

Anthony Schmidt

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$134,421
Base pay
$101,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,787
Total compensation
$134,421
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$101,634
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624481

Anthony Schmidt works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Anthony earned $134,421 in 2026.

Mijia Wang

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$134,389
Base pay
$101,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,781
Total compensation
$134,389
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$101,608
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624503

Mijia Wang works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Mijia earned $134,389 in 2026.

Ricardo Arreola-Munoz

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$133,152
Base pay
$100,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,556
Total compensation
$133,152
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$100,596
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
623882

Ricardo Arreola-Munoz holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,152.

Gregory Liske

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$132,910
Base pay
$106,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,414
Total compensation
$132,910
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$106,496
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
146127

Gregory Liske works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Gregory earned $132,910 in 2026.

Richard Moore

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$131,893
Base pay
$105,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,280
Total compensation
$131,893
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$105,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
442430

Richard Moore holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,893.

Chaoyi Li

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$131,893
Base pay
$105,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,280
Total compensation
$131,893
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$105,613
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624506

Chaoyi Li is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $131,893.

Matthew Francolino

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$131,857
Base pay
$99,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,320
Total compensation
$131,857
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$99,537
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
426479

Matthew Francolino works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Matthew earned $131,857 in 2026.

Michael Morrissey

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$131,847
Base pay
$99,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,318
Total compensation
$131,847
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$99,529
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
120591

Michael Morrissey is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $131,847.

Jessica Fasse

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$131,847
Base pay
$99,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,318
Total compensation
$131,847
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$99,529
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
623878

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Jessica Fasse serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,847.

Kathia Adame

English Learner Prg Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$131,847
Base pay
$99,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,318
Total compensation
$131,847
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$99,529
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626873

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Kathia Adame serves as a English Learner Prg Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,847.

Jason Polensky

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$131,847
Base pay
$99,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,318
Total compensation
$131,847
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$99,529
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
426480

Jason Polensky is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $131,847.

Graham Baruch

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$131,550
Base pay
$99,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,264
Total compensation
$131,550
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$99,286
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
138581

Graham Baruch works as a Special Education Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Graham earned $131,550 in 2026.

Tiffany Pahnke

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$130,056
Base pay
$104,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,036
Total compensation
$130,056
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$104,020
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
638385

Tiffany Pahnke works as a Special Education Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Tiffany earned $130,056 in 2026.

Corina Krishnan

School Counselor/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$130,056
Base pay
$104,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,036
Total compensation
$130,056
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$104,020
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
170900

Corina Krishnan holds the role of School Counselor at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,056.

Michelle Farrell-Fink

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$129,659
Base pay
$97,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,920
Total compensation
$129,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$97,739
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
623994

Michelle Farrell-Fink works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Michelle earned $129,659 in 2026.

Summer Lazar

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$129,659
Base pay
$97,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,920
Total compensation
$129,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$97,739
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624486

Summer Lazar holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,659.

Richard Dethorne

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$129,659
Base pay
$97,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,920
Total compensation
$129,659
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$97,739
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
140415

Richard Dethorne holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,659.