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
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School Security Officer/James B Farnsworth School
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Darnell Key is a School Security Officer at James B Farnsworth School. 2026 total compensation came to $71,906.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Farnsworth School
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Megan Costanza works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James B Farnsworth School. Megan earned $71,717 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Farnsworth School
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At James B Farnsworth School, Sophie Szczelaszczyk serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,717.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Farnsworth School
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Mariam Zaya works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James B Farnsworth School. Mariam earned $71,717 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Farnsworth School
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John Stasiowski works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James B Farnsworth School. John earned $71,130 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Farnsworth School
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Damaris Jimenez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James B Farnsworth School. Damaris earned $71,130 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Farnsworth School
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Ruth Rodriguez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Farnsworth School. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,130.