Chicago Public Schools / James N Thorp School
Agency file
The James N Thorp School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 72 employees with median total compensation of $90,282; 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 72 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($90,282) — 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 $152,924 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,335. 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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Lead Coach/James N Thorp School
Source-specific fields
At James N Thorp School, Latrice Madkins serves as a Lead Coach. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,087.
Special Education Teacher/James N Thorp School
Source-specific fields
Efrem Popel works as a Special Education Teacher for James N Thorp School. Efrem earned $159,809 in 2026.