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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
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

$31,595$169,175+

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

Highest-paid first / page 3

Nicole Cordero

English Learner Prg Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$153,564
Base pay
$117,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,272
Total compensation
$153,564
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$117,292
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626879

Nicole Cordero is a English Learner Prg Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $153,564.

Valerie Williams

English Learner Prg Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$153,459
Base pay
$117,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,253
Total compensation
$153,459
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$117,206
Jobcode
000071
Pos #
626877

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Valerie Williams serves as a English Learner Prg Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,459.

Nena Milanovic

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$152,924
Base pay
$116,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,156
Total compensation
$152,924
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$116,768
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
118239

Nena Milanovic holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,924.

Sergio Diaz

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$152,260
Base pay
$116,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,035
Total compensation
$152,260
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$116,225
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
135104

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Sergio Diaz serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,260.

Camie Laporte

School Counselor/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$152,260
Base pay
$116,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,035
Total compensation
$152,260
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$116,225
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
138090

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Camie Laporte serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,260.

Jessica Lane

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$152,260
Base pay
$116,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,035
Total compensation
$152,260
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$116,225
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624477

Jessica Lane holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,260.

Teri Guerra

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,965
Base pay
$115,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,981
Total compensation
$151,965
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,984
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
139755

Teri Guerra works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Teri earned $151,965 in 2026.

Lisa Wagner

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,965
Base pay
$115,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,981
Total compensation
$151,965
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,984
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
144750

Lisa Wagner holds the role of Special Education Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,965.

Arna Campara

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,965
Base pay
$115,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,981
Total compensation
$151,965
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,984
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
426469

Arna Campara holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,965.

Brian Hayes

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,965
Base pay
$115,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,981
Total compensation
$151,965
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,984
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
531319

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Brian Hayes serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,965.

Elaine Dollear

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,965
Base pay
$115,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,981
Total compensation
$151,965
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,984
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624449

Elaine Dollear is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $151,965.

Gilberto Arroyo

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
125642

Gilberto Arroyo works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Gilberto earned $151,294 in 2026.

Bradley Wilson

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
129334

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Bradley Wilson serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,294.

Paola Rodriguez

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
214991

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Paola Rodriguez serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,294.

Scott Plencner

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
232166

Scott Plencner holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,294.

Kathleen Aghakhan

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624441

Kathleen Aghakhan holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,294.

Jungsun Moon

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624472

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Jungsun Moon serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,294.

Elizabeth Czajkowskyj

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$150,726
Base pay
$114,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,755
Total compensation
$150,726
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$114,971
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
136318

Elizabeth Czajkowskyj holds the role of Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,726.

John Sosa

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$150,621
Base pay
$114,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,736
Total compensation
$150,621
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$114,885
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624440

John Sosa is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $150,621.

Jessica Bezold-Plencner

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$150,085
Base pay
$114,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,639
Total compensation
$150,085
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$114,446
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
214993

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Jessica Bezold-Plencner serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,085.

Juan Salinas

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$150,085
Base pay
$114,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,639
Total compensation
$150,085
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$114,446
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624480

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Juan Salinas serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,085.

Suzanne Guzman

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$150,085
Base pay
$114,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,639
Total compensation
$150,085
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$114,446
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
656076

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Suzanne Guzman serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,085.

Daniel Vanover

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$149,850
Base pay
$114,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,596
Total compensation
$149,850
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$114,254
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
130876

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Daniel Vanover serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,850.

Kristin Hansen

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$149,850
Base pay
$114,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,596
Total compensation
$149,850
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$114,254
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
147513

Kristin Hansen is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $149,850.

Michael Howe

School Counselor/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$149,182
Base pay
$113,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,474
Total compensation
$149,182
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$113,708
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
140068

Michael Howe holds the role of School Counselor at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,182.

Matthew Zilz

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$149,182
Base pay
$113,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,474
Total compensation
$149,182
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$113,708
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624488

Matthew Zilz is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $149,182.

Allison Taylor

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$149,127
Base pay
$113,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,464
Total compensation
$149,127
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$113,663
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
426466

Allison Taylor works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Allison earned $149,127 in 2026.

Rania Azroui

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$148,542
Base pay
$113,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,358
Total compensation
$148,542
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$113,184
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
425876

Rania Azroui is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $148,542.

Marilyn Falkenberg

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$148,251
Base pay
$112,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,305
Total compensation
$148,251
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$112,946
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
130016

Marilyn Falkenberg works as a Special Education Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Marilyn earned $148,251 in 2026.

Michelle Ryll

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$148,144
Base pay
$112,859
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,285
Total compensation
$148,144
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$112,859
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
651063

Michelle Ryll is a Special Education Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $148,144.

Kevin Harriman

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$147,886
Base pay
$112,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,238
Total compensation
$147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
125276

Kevin Harriman is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $147,886.

Ramon Pagan

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$147,886
Base pay
$112,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,238
Total compensation
$147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
531320

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Ramon Pagan serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,886.

Seamus Mcgowan

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$147,886
Base pay
$112,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,238
Total compensation
$147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624476

Seamus Mcgowan is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $147,886.

Daniel Mullens

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$147,886
Base pay
$112,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,238
Total compensation
$147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624484

Daniel Mullens works as a Regular Teacher for William Howard Taft High Schoo. Daniel earned $147,886 in 2026.

Ryan Dooley

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$147,344
Base pay
$112,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,140
Total compensation
$147,344
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$112,204
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
137568

Ryan Dooley is a Regular Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $147,344.

Eliot Velazquez

Special Education Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$147,344
Base pay
$112,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,140
Total compensation
$147,344
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$112,204
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
515039

Eliot Velazquez is a Special Education Teacher at William Howard Taft High Schoo. 2026 total compensation came to $147,344.

Annamaria Castellucci Cabral

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$147,344
Base pay
$112,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,140
Total compensation
$147,344
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$112,204
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
624457

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Annamaria Castellucci Cabral serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,344.

William Mcguire

Military Instructor/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$147,335
Base pay
$114,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,272
Total compensation
$147,335
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$114,063
Jobcode
983600
Pos #
136078

William Mcguire works as a Military Instructor for William Howard Taft High Schoo. William earned $147,335 in 2026.

Kwan Fong

Technology Coordinator/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$146,846
Base pay
$112,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,113
Total compensation
$146,846
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$112,733
Jobcode
000691
Pos #
607140

Kwan Fong holds the role of Technology Coordinator at William Howard Taft High Schoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,846.

Natasha Dragoi

Regular Teacher/William Howard Taft High Schoo

2026 total comp
$146,346
Base pay
$111,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,958
Total compensation
$146,346
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
46311
Fte Annual Salary
$111,388
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
424455

At William Howard Taft High Schoo, Natasha Dragoi serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,346.