Chicago Public Schools / Elizabeth H Sutherland School
Agency file
The Elizabeth H Sutherland School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 92 employees with median total compensation of $98,057; the highest distinct record was $223,911.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 92 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($98,057) — 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 $152,170 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. 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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Regular Teacher/Elizabeth H Sutherland School
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At Elizabeth H Sutherland School, Nicholas Plefka serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,322.
School Counselor/Elizabeth H Sutherland School
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Jerilynn Johnson works as a School Counselor for Elizabeth H Sutherland School. Jerilynn earned $122,322 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Elizabeth H Sutherland School
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At Elizabeth H Sutherland School, Kyle Baer serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,193.