Chicago Public Schools / James B Farnsworth School
Agency file
The James B Farnsworth School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 90 employees with median total compensation of $100,449; the highest distinct record was $217,918.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 90 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($100,449) — 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 $161,544 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,994. 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
Principal/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Julie Walsh serves as a Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $217,918.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Mary Nicholl works as a Regular Teacher for James B Farnsworth School. Mary earned $164,466 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Lorelei Buen holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,411.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Laura Ryan serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,357.
Special Education Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Paula Sprecher works as a Special Education Teacher for James B Farnsworth School. Paula earned $164,233 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Pinki Desai is a Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,104.
Assistant Principal/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Laura Nunn serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,650.
Special Education Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Grace Tolczyk serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,444.
School Counselor/James B Farnsworth School
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Mara Jost works as a School Counselor for James B Farnsworth School. Mara earned $162,444 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Aldo Mazzotti is a Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $161,544.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Kristin Stephens is a Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $159,809.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Jacqueline Mcguigan works as a Regular Teacher for James B Farnsworth School. Jacqueline earned $158,621 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Tracy Singer holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,512.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Karin Gallian works as a Regular Teacher for James B Farnsworth School. Karin earned $156,404 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Stephen Lawler is a Special Education Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $154,132.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Triet Nguyen is a Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $153,928.
Special Education Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Sara Cacal serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,928.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Nancy Connolly works as a Regular Teacher for James B Farnsworth School. Nancy earned $153,821 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Breege Feley is a Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $153,564.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Elizabeth Johnson is a Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $152,924.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Kenneth Fitzner is a Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $151,294.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Katherine Davison works as a Regular Teacher for James B Farnsworth School. Katherine earned $150,726 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Vera Mancini serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,193.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Erica Albrecht is a Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $147,344.
Case Manager/James B Farnsworth School
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Adrianne Fiore works as a Case Manager for James B Farnsworth School. Adrianne earned $140,364 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Gina Barnhart holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,421.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Laura Sanchez holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,421.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Krista Tufano holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,421.
Special Education Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Dawn Jacobsen serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,421.
English Learner Prg Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Marilyn Berrio is a English Learner Prg Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $134,421.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Rose Loch serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,152.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Jennifer Gillespie serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,839.
Special Education Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Christina Gonzalez holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,018.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, James Knoeckl serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,018.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Amanda Fakhoury serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,710.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Sean Ryder holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,168.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Karissa Khalvati holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,226.
Special Education Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Samantha Schoen works as a Special Education Teacher for James B Farnsworth School. Samantha earned $123,405 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Brigid Loughran holds the role of Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,155.
Regular Teacher/James B Farnsworth School
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Sumaiya Qazi is a Regular Teacher at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $120,733.