Connecticut / CT Technician Education and Career Systems

Agency file

CT Technician Education and Career Systems

Source file: Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller — Open Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The CT Technician Education and Career Systems is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 2,512 employees with median total compensation of $6,024; the highest distinct record was $21,816.

Year: 2024
Employees: 2,512
Median total: $6,024
Highest record: $21,816

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$8,065$10,868+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 2,512 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($6,024) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $3,151 (57%)
Overtime — $14 (0%)
Other — $18 (0%)
Benefits — $2,387 (43%)

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

$1,599

$4,036

$6,024

$7,101

$8,172

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $8,172 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,599. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Ths Instructor(Professional)

619 · $6,417

496 · $7,492

305 · $6,215

185 · $1,683

86 · $4,718

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 4

Polly Innerarity

Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$3,168

Base pay: $2,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,126
Total compensation: $3,168
Hire date: 1994-12-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $116,235
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $4,453
Check Date: Oct 4, 2024
Check Number: 59003417
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 040359E4B78B8D7C46CEA4777B72C7E7

Polly Innerarity works as a Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint for CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Polly earned $3,168 in 2024. They are represented by St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Nicholas Kopacz

Ths Substinstr/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$3,110

Base pay: $1,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,250
Total compensation: $3,110
Hire date: 2023-09-07
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,156
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $22
Check Date: Jan 12, 2024
Check Number: 37635901
Check Option: C
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 060D04FB8ED6836F6DDD5E7463FBC93B

Nicholas Kopacz holds the role of Ths Substinstr at CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,110. Union affiliation: St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Whitney Reid

Ths Instr(Hrly)Nocertint/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$2,760

Base pay: $1,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $981
Total compensation: $2,760
Hire date: 2024-09-03
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,821
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $35
Check Date: Nov 29, 2024
Check Number: 59311665
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 06BE0AFE3885BC1868416765DC414585

Whitney Reid works as a Ths Instr(Hrly)Nocertint for CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year) as a part-time employee. Whitney earned $2,760 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Ramon Torres

Ths Supvhrlycertint/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$2,637

Base pay: $2,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $187
Total compensation: $2,637
Hire date: 2002-09-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,555
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $4,044
Check Date: Oct 18, 2024
Check Number: 59073132
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 035E5ED4027AE2E77E2DA423AB897D51

Ramon Torres is a Ths Supvhrlycertint at CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $2,637. Their bargaining unit is St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Alexa Whitford

Ths Substinstr/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$2,592

Base pay: $1,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,042
Total compensation: $2,592
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,156
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $22
Check Date: May 3, 2024
Check Number: 58332963
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 015E9F60990BB0C6B1BF4B34AA1CC70D

Alexa Whitford holds the role of Ths Substinstr at CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. They have served since 2024 (under a year) as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,592. They are represented by St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Gerald Torres

Ths Instr(Hrly)Nocertint/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$2,590

Base pay: $1,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,041
Total compensation: $2,590
Hire date: 2018-09-17
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: O.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,777
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $34
Check Date: Feb 9, 2024
Check Number: 57916184
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 04E8EA2F689F160D53B73ADB16C53CD9

Gerald Torres is a Ths Instr(Hrly)Nocertint at CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working part-time. 2024 total compensation came to $2,590. They are represented by St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Rachel Korb

Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$2,382

Base pay: $2,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $169
Total compensation: $2,382
Hire date: 2010-10-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,117
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $4,181
Check Date: Jul 12, 2024
Check Number: 58663047
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 0A5127FB05DF27434B54E0C515C66F0A

At CT Technician Education and Career Systems, Rachel Korb serves as a Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,382. Their bargaining unit is St Vocation Federation Teacher.

William Clark

Temporaryworker(Retiree)/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$1,943

Base pay: $1,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $703
Total compensation: $1,943
Hire date: 2010-09-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Other Non-Bargaining
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,156
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $22
Check Date: Dec 13, 2024
Check Number: 59382387
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 06936E403C0C2CF0DC535E9BCD9DE13A

At CT Technician Education and Career Systems, William Clark serves as a Temporaryworker(Retiree) based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,943. Union affiliation: Other Non-Bargaining.

Eric Klotz

Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$1,759

Base pay: $1,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $125
Total compensation: $1,759
Hire date: 2011-06-24
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,777
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $34
Check Date: Jul 12, 2024
Check Number: 58658558
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 029714007AAD68B8AE1A3F29E87E23CB

At CT Technician Education and Career Systems, Eric Klotz serves as a Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,759. They are represented by St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Jessica Lopa

Ths Substinstr/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$1,555

Base pay: $930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $625
Total compensation: $1,555
Hire date: 2021-03-12
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,156
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $22
Check Date: Jan 26, 2024
Check Number: 57853391
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 05B640DC298F315D9BF9FF7119E33414

Jessica Lopa works as a Ths Substinstr for CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time employee. Jessica earned $1,555 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Leslie Germain

Ths Substinstr/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$1,296

Base pay: $775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $521
Total compensation: $1,296
Hire date: 2024-04-22
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,156
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $22
Check Date: May 17, 2024
Check Number: 37668949
Check Option: C
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 0AC7B7CA69CEDB5F73BF14E9B73BEE59

At CT Technician Education and Career Systems, Leslie Germain serves as a Ths Substinstr based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,296. Union affiliation: St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Patricia Kozikowski

Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$1,195

Base pay: $715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $481
Total compensation: $1,195
Hire date: 2022-04-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,980
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $3,946
Check Date: Aug 9, 2024
Check Number: 58786095
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 0A135706EBD1F43595962E160946EF16

Patricia Kozikowski works as a Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint for CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Patricia earned $1,195 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Julia Riddick

Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$845

Base pay: $545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $300
Total compensation: $845
Hire date: 1999-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $116,235
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $4,453
Check Date: Oct 4, 2024
Check Number: 59003537
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 0418B34FD8E087422DA2CA42FA988074

Julia Riddick holds the role of Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint at CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $845. They are represented by St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Susan Budde

Ths Instr(Hrly)Nocert/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$826

Base pay: $768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59
Total compensation: $826
Hire date: 2024-10-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $105,555
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $4,044
Check Date: Dec 13, 2024
Check Number: 59391214
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 085DDCAEE533A7EF414BFF0BE9F796F6

Susan Budde holds the role of Ths Instr(Hrly)Nocert at CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $826. Union affiliation: St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Julia Riddick

Ths Instr(Hrly)Nocert/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$723

Base pay: $448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $276
Total compensation: $723
Hire date: 1999-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $116,235
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $4,453
Check Date: Oct 4, 2024
Check Number: 59003537
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 0418B34FD8E087422DA2CA42FA988074

At CT Technician Education and Career Systems, Julia Riddick serves as a Ths Instr(Hrly)Nocert based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $723. They are represented by St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Gregg French

Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$563

Base pay: $523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40
Total compensation: $563
Hire date: 2017-03-02
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,777
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $34
Check Date: May 31, 2024
Check Number: 58471953
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 05FC00B728C8F244713154F1601DC20B

At CT Technician Education and Career Systems, Gregg French serves as a Ths Instr(Hrly)Certint based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $563. Union affiliation: St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Gary Zahacewski

Temporaryworker(Retiree)/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$501

Base pay: $465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36
Total compensation: $501
Hire date: 1983-04-15
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Other Non-Bargaining
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,156
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $22
Check Date: May 3, 2024
Check Number: 58357950
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 01B159A76609790245B946306493A4F5

Gary Zahacewski holds the role of Temporaryworker(Retiree) at CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 41 years as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $501. They are represented by Other Non-Bargaining.

Leslie Germain

Ths Substinstr/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$259

Base pay: $155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $104
Total compensation: $259
Hire date: 2024-04-22
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: St Vocation Federation Teacher
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,156
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $22
Check Date: May 17, 2024
Check Number: 37668949
Check Option: C
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 0AC7B7CA69CEDB5F73BF14E9B73BEE59

At CT Technician Education and Career Systems, Leslie Germain serves as a Ths Substinstr based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $259. Their bargaining unit is St Vocation Federation Teacher.

Perfecto Valle

Temporaryworker(Retiree)/CT Technician Education and Career Systems

2024 total comp

$167

Base pay: $155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $12
Total compensation: $167
Hire date: 2024-10-21
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Other Non-Bargaining
Work city: Hartford
Work state: CT
Work ZIP code: 06105

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $1,156
Bi-Weekly Compensation Rate: $22
Check Date: Nov 15, 2024
Check Number: 59231230
Check Option: A
Check Status: F
Department ID: TEC64600
Employee ID Record: 03DA9E7FE7679A8D8214F538C01BCEB8

Perfecto Valle works as a Temporaryworker(Retiree) for CT Technician Education and Career Systems based in Hartford, CT. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service as a part-time employee. Perfecto earned $167 in 2024. They are represented by Other Non-Bargaining.