Chicago Public Schools / James B Mcpherson School
Agency file
The James B Mcpherson School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 138 employees with median total compensation of $95,436; the highest distinct record was $231,434.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 138 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($95,436) — 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 $155,643 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,347. 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 Mcpherson School
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Erik Olson holds the role of Principal at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $231,434.
Assistant Principal/James B Mcpherson School
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Paul Hartman holds the role of Assistant Principal at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,987.
Regional Gifted Coordinator/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Kristen Low serves as a Regional Gifted Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,299.
Assistant Principal/James B Mcpherson School
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Matthew Jones-Mccann works as a Assistant Principal for James B Mcpherson School. Matthew earned $171,809 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James B Mcpherson School
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Chad Kirkpatrick holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,158.