School District of Philadelphia / Head Start Central Office

Agency file

Head Start Central Office

Source file: School District of Philadelphia — Employee Information / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Head Start Central Office is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 93 employees with median total compensation of $59,112; the highest distinct record was $141,110.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $6.4M
Employees: 93
Median total: $59,112
Highest record: $141,110

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$27,561$132,627+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 93 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,112) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $69,074 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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

$41,004

$53,654

$59,112

$89,147

$107,891

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $107,891 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,004. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Family Engagement Liaison, Prek Partners & Support

39 · $53,654

Prekindergarten Regional Instructional Specialist

6 · $102,520

Social Worker, Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start

6 · $95,834

Maintenance Repairman, Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start

6 · $39,917

Instructional Specialist, Special Education

4 · $102,366

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

Page 1

Emily Coleman

Social Worker, Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start/Head Start Central Office

2026 total comp

$102,521

Base pay: $102,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,521
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9390
Organization Level: Administrative
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Emily Coleman works as a Social Worker, Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start for Head Start Central Office. Emily earned $102,521 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Emris Grant

Social Worker, Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start/Head Start Central Office

2026 total comp

$102,521

Base pay: $102,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,521
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9390
Organization Level: Administrative
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Emris Grant is a Social Worker, Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start at Head Start Central Office. 2026 total compensation came to $102,521. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Rashida Mcdonald

Social Worker, Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start/Head Start Central Office

2026 total comp

$102,521

Base pay: $102,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,521
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9390
Organization Level: Administrative
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Rashida Mcdonald works as a Social Worker, Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start for Head Start Central Office. Rashida earned $102,521 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.

Teresa Morris

Special Needs Coordinator/Head Start Central Office

2026 total comp

$102,521

Base pay: $102,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,521
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9390
Organization Level: Administrative
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Teresa Morris is a Special Needs Coordinator at Head Start Central Office. 2026 total compensation came to $102,521. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Lauren Basso

Prekindergarten Regional Instructional Specialist/Head Start Central Office

2026 total comp

$102,520

Base pay: $102,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,520
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9390
Organization Level: Administrative
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Lauren Basso is a Prekindergarten Regional Instructional Specialist at Head Start Central Office. 2026 total compensation came to $102,520. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Samantha Goldman

Prekindergarten Regional Instructional Specialist/Head Start Central Office

2026 total comp

$102,520

Base pay: $102,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,520
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9390
Organization Level: Administrative
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Samantha Goldman works as a Prekindergarten Regional Instructional Specialist for Head Start Central Office. Samantha earned $102,520 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Whitney Peterson

Prekindergarten Regional Instructional Specialist/Head Start Central Office

2026 total comp

$102,520

Base pay: $102,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,520
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9390
Organization Level: Administrative
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Whitney Peterson works as a Prekindergarten Regional Instructional Specialist for Head Start Central Office. Whitney earned $102,520 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.

Mary Felix

Prekindergarten Regional Instructional Specialist/Head Start Central Office

2026 total comp

$102,520

Base pay: $102,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,520
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 9390
Organization Level: Administrative
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Mary Felix works as a Prekindergarten Regional Instructional Specialist for Head Start Central Office. Mary earned $102,520 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.