Chicago Public Schools / Arts
Agency file
The Arts supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2026, this agency had 17 employees with median total compensation of $136,937; the highest distinct record was $184,821.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 17 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($136,937) — 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 $157,361 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $115,268. 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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Director Arts Education/Arts
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At Arts, Jeffrey Waraksa serves as a Director Arts Education. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,696.
Arts Content Specialist/Arts
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Marion Victorson is a Arts Content Specialist at Arts. 2026 total compensation came to $157,361.
Arts Program Support Specialist/Arts
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At Arts, Adam Tafoya serves as a Arts Program Support Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,361.
Manager, Professional Learning/Arts
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Lilian Blaser works as a Manager, Professional Learning for Arts. Lilian earned $154,478 in 2026.