Chicago Public Schools / Irma C Ruiz School
Agency file
The Irma C Ruiz School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 82 employees with median total compensation of $99,157; the highest distinct record was $210,622.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 82 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,157) — 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 $159,809 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,828. 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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Bilingual Teacher/Irma C Ruiz School
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At Irma C Ruiz School, Maria Hernandez serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,617.
Regular Teacher/Irma C Ruiz School
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Perihan Nadzaku works as a Regular Teacher for Irma C Ruiz School. Perihan earned $144,945 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Irma C Ruiz School
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Paula Barajas is a Special Education Teacher at Irma C Ruiz School. 2026 total compensation came to $143,853.
School Counselor/Irma C Ruiz School
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Arizbel Preciado is a School Counselor at Irma C Ruiz School. 2026 total compensation came to $143,448.