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School District of Philadelphia / Music, Instrumental

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Music, Instrumental

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

The Music, Instrumental is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 70 employees with median total compensation of $94,011; the highest distinct record was $110,720.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$6.3M
Employees
70
Median total
$94,011
Highest record
$110,720

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 70 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($94,011) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$89,827 (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
$63,770
$78,120
$94,011
$102,521
$110,720

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,720 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,770. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Teacher
70 · $94,011

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.

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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Eleanor Heisey

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$89,147
Base pay
$89,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,147
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Eleanor Heisey holds the role of Teacher at Music, Instrumental. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,147. Union affiliation: Pft.

Gozde Tiknaz

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$89,147
Base pay
$89,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,147
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Gozde Tiknaz is a Teacher at Music, Instrumental. 2026 total compensation came to $89,147. They are represented by Pft.

Marcus Myers

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$89,147
Base pay
$89,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,147
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Marcus Myers holds the role of Teacher at Music, Instrumental. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,147. Union affiliation: Pft.

Emily Keefer

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$86,761
Base pay
$86,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,761
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Emily Keefer is a Teacher at Music, Instrumental. 2026 total compensation came to $86,761. They are represented by Pft.

Nathan Hook

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$85,091
Base pay
$85,091
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,091
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Nathan Hook works as a Teacher for Music, Instrumental. Nathan earned $85,091 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.

Hayden Wright

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$83,246
Base pay
$83,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,246
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Hayden Wright works as a Teacher for Music, Instrumental. Hayden earned $83,246 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Aaron Hoke

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$83,246
Base pay
$83,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,246
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Music, Instrumental, Aaron Hoke serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,246. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Michael Truss

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$83,246
Base pay
$83,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,246
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Michael Truss works as a Teacher for Music, Instrumental. Michael earned $83,246 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Sean Mccusker

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$81,716
Base pay
$81,716
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,716
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Sean Mccusker holds the role of Teacher at Music, Instrumental. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,716. They are represented by Pft.

Ashley Vines

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$81,603
Base pay
$81,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,603
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Ashley Vines works as a Teacher for Music, Instrumental. Ashley earned $81,603 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Theodore Blohm

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$80,068
Base pay
$80,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,068
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Music, Instrumental, Theodore Blohm serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,068. They are represented by Pft.

Daphne Saatchi

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$78,746
Base pay
$78,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,746
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Music, Instrumental, Daphne Saatchi serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,746. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Nozomi Imamura

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$78,120
Base pay
$78,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,120
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Nozomi Imamura holds the role of Teacher at Music, Instrumental. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,120. They are represented by Pft.

Claire Coco

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$70,636
Base pay
$70,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,636
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Music, Instrumental, Claire Coco serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,636. Union affiliation: Pft.

William Klotsas

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$70,636
Base pay
$70,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,636
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

William Klotsas holds the role of Teacher at Music, Instrumental. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,636. They are represented by Pft.

Emilyrose Ristine

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$69,505
Base pay
$69,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,505
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Emilyrose Ristine holds the role of Teacher at Music, Instrumental. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,505. Union affiliation: Pft.

Gregory Tsafos

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$69,505
Base pay
$69,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,505
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Gregory Tsafos holds the role of Teacher at Music, Instrumental. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,505. Union affiliation: Pft.

Gia Angelo

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$66,843
Base pay
$66,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,843
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Gia Angelo is a Teacher at Music, Instrumental. 2026 total compensation came to $66,843. They are represented by Pft.

Kyle Almeida

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$66,843
Base pay
$66,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,843
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Kyle Almeida works as a Teacher for Music, Instrumental. Kyle earned $66,843 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.

Michael Clark

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$66,843
Base pay
$66,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,843
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Michael Clark is a Teacher at Music, Instrumental. 2026 total compensation came to $66,843. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Jacob Ryan

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$66,843
Base pay
$66,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,843
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Music, Instrumental, Jacob Ryan serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,843. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

John Polanco Aviles

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$65,510
Base pay
$65,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,510
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

John Polanco Aviles is a Teacher at Music, Instrumental. 2026 total compensation came to $65,510. They are represented by Pft.

Ralph Allen

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$63,770
Base pay
$63,770
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,770
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Music, Instrumental, Ralph Allen serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,770. Union affiliation: Pft.

Marcela Reina

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$61,002
Base pay
$61,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,002
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Marcela Reina holds the role of Teacher at Music, Instrumental. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,002. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Adam Brotnitsky

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$58,129
Base pay
$58,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,129
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Adam Brotnitsky is a Teacher at Music, Instrumental. 2026 total compensation came to $58,129. Union affiliation: Pft.

Daniel Mccain

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$58,129
Base pay
$58,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,129
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Music, Instrumental, Daniel Mccain serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,129. They are represented by Pft.

Kristen Taylor

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$58,129
Base pay
$58,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,129
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Kristen Taylor holds the role of Teacher at Music, Instrumental. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,129. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Alyssa Almeida

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$58,129
Base pay
$58,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,129
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

At Music, Instrumental, Alyssa Almeida serves as a Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,129. They are represented by Pft.

Alexander Podagrosi

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$57,411
Base pay
$57,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,411
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Alexander Podagrosi holds the role of Teacher at Music, Instrumental. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,411. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Jacquelyn Timberlake

Teacher/Music, Instrumental

2026 total comp
$55,770
Base pay
$55,770
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,770
Union / bargaining unit
Pft
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization
9Ep0
Organization Level
Administrative
Run Date
Apr 1, 2026
School Year
2025-2026

Jacquelyn Timberlake works as a Teacher for Music, Instrumental. Jacquelyn earned $55,770 in 2026. Their bargaining unit is Pft.