Chicago Public Schools / Alex Haley School
Agency file
The Alex Haley School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 65 employees with median total compensation of $105,347; the highest distinct record was $236,516.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 65 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($105,347) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $161,311 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,326. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
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Principal/Alex Haley School
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Sherry Pirtle works as a Principal for Alex Haley School. Sherry earned $236,516 in 2026.
Assistant Principal/Alex Haley School
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At Alex Haley School, Willona Abner-Adkins serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,982.