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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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.