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
Highest-paid first / page 4
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Lilia Figueroa holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,994.
Teacher Assistant Bilingual/James B Mcpherson School
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Roberto Gutierrez is a Teacher Assistant Bilingual at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $65,525.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Randy Calle holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,462.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Allison Green is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $64,347.
Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/James B Mcpherson School
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Cesar Moyorido works as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant for James B Mcpherson School. Cesar earned $63,335 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Naomi Klee works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James B Mcpherson School. Naomi earned $63,335 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Yulissa Navarro is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $62,828.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Dominic Liddell works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James B Mcpherson School. Dominic earned $62,828 in 2026.
Teacher Assistant/James B Mcpherson School
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At James B Mcpherson School, Alma Aguiniga Merlos serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,417.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Miguel Guzman holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James B Mcpherson School
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Derreonna Young is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $60,803.
Teacher Assistant Bilingual/James B Mcpherson School
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Michael Sanders holds the role of Teacher Assistant Bilingual at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,783.
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Amy Wallerstedt appears in James B Mcpherson School payroll as a Case Manager, with $58,643 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Porter/James B Mcpherson School
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Rashid Khan is a Porter at James B Mcpherson School. 2026 total compensation came to $46,262.
Lunchroom Attendant/James B Mcpherson School
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Asmer Telo holds the role of Lunchroom Attendant at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,025.
Lunchroom Attendant/James B Mcpherson School
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Esther Bran holds the role of Lunchroom Attendant at James B Mcpherson School. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,882.
Lunchroom Attendant/James B Mcpherson School
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Linda Dosch works as a Lunchroom Attendant for James B Mcpherson School. Linda earned $31,595 in 2026.