Chicago Public Schools / George W Curtis School
Agency file
The George W Curtis School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 56 employees with median total compensation of $102,765; the highest distinct record was $210,896.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 56 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,765) — 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 $157,935 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $59,099. 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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Special Education Classroom Assist/George W Curtis School
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Erma Jelks-Lane is a Special Education Classroom Assist at George W Curtis School. 2026 total compensation came to $82,172.
Senior Security Officer/George W Curtis School
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Desmond Williams is a Senior Security Officer at George W Curtis School. 2026 total compensation came to $80,614.
Special Education Classroom Assist/George W Curtis School
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At George W Curtis School, Darlene Berry serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,402.
Special Education Classroom Assist/George W Curtis School
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Gwendolyn Wilson-Royster is a Special Education Classroom Assist at George W Curtis School. 2026 total compensation came to $79,402.