Chicago Public Schools / Chief Operating Officer
Agency file
The Chief Operating Officer is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 3 employees with median total compensation of $207,908; the highest distinct record was $324,337.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($207,908) — 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 $324,337 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $101,559. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Operating Officer
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Charles Mayfield holds the role of Chief Operating Officer at Chief Operating Officer. In 2026, their total compensation was $324,337.
Chief of Staff to the Coo/Chief Operating Officer
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Kimberly Watson holds the role of Chief of Staff to the Coo at Chief Operating Officer. In 2026, their total compensation was $207,908.
Specialist Assistant to the Coo/Chief Operating Officer
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Latisha Carter is a Specialist Assistant to the Coo at Chief Operating Officer. 2026 total compensation came to $101,559.