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Chicago Public Schools / Frederic Chopin School

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Frederic Chopin School

Source file: Chicago Public Schools — Employee Position Roster / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Frederic Chopin School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 70 employees with median total compensation of $90,261; the highest distinct record was $235,488.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$7.1M
Employees
70
Median total
$90,261
Highest record
$235,488

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 70 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($90,261) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$76,071 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$25,324 (25%)

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
$65,994
$68,785
$90,261
$134,686
$158,600

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,600 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,994. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

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Laura Huerta-Wilson

Regular Teacher/Frederic Chopin School

2026 total comp
$137,773
Base pay
$104,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,397
Total compensation
$137,773
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22721
Fte Annual Salary
$104,376
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
234803

Laura Huerta-Wilson is a Regular Teacher at Frederic Chopin School. 2026 total compensation came to $137,773.

Kristine Patterson

Lead Coach/Frederic Chopin School

2026 total comp
$135,003
Base pay
$108,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$26,691
Total compensation
$135,003
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22721
Fte Annual Salary
$108,312
Jobcode
600755
Pos #
627283

At Frederic Chopin School, Kristine Patterson serves as a Lead Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,003.

Kristen Petersen

Regular Teacher/Frederic Chopin School

2026 total comp
$134,686
Base pay
$101,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,835
Total compensation
$134,686
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
T
Dept Id
22721
Fte Annual Salary
$101,851
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
215991

Kristen Petersen is a Regular Teacher at Frederic Chopin School. 2026 total compensation came to $134,686.