Chicago Public Schools / James Madison School
Agency file
The James Madison School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 46 employees with median total compensation of $100,397; the highest distinct record was $207,342.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 46 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($100,397) — 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 $155,590 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. 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 Madison School
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Talisa Martin is a Principal at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $207,342.
Special Education Teacher/James Madison School
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Kari Grosso is a Special Education Teacher at James Madison School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,467.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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Barbara Appleberry-Tillman works as a Regular Teacher for James Madison School. Barbara earned $161,544 in 2026.
Assistant Principal/James Madison School
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Marcella Sims works as a Assistant Principal for James Madison School. Marcella earned $161,120 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Madison School
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At James Madison School, Daisy Stewart serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,775.