Chicago Public Schools / James Russell Lowell School
Agency file
The James Russell Lowell School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 69 employees with median total compensation of $80,856; 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 69 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,856) — 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Principal/James Russell Lowell School
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Ana Rodriguez is a Principal at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $217,918.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Carmen Rivera-Kurban works as a Regular Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Carmen earned $161,544 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Colette Wargin holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,809.
Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Sally Schwab is a Special Education Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $159,809.
Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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William Kasser works as a Special Education Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. William earned $158,600 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Emely Perez-Garcia is a Regular Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $156,486.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Brenda Hernandez works as a Regular Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Brenda earned $155,699 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Cynthia Martin works as a Regular Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Cynthia earned $155,590 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Jadis Ocasio holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,795.
English Learner Prg Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Olga Jimenez holds the role of English Learner Prg Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,251.
School Counselor/James Russell Lowell School
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At James Russell Lowell School, Sakina Hull serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,941.
Bilingual Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Milagros Gonzalez holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,583.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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At James Russell Lowell School, Betty Garcia serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,506.
Bilingual Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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At James Russell Lowell School, Carmen Vazquez serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,208.
Bilingual Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Nancy Bustamante-Campos holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,829.
Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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At James Russell Lowell School, Sam Lundquist serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,733.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Marissa Ponti holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,193.
Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Caroline Czabala works as a Special Education Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Caroline earned $119,584 in 2026.
School Clerk/James Russell Lowell School
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Dorothy Gonzalez is a School Clerk at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $113,281.
Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Farouq Agbabiaka works as a Special Education Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Farouq earned $112,142 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Richard Hurley works as a Regular Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Richard earned $110,480 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Bridget O'Donnell holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,601.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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At James Russell Lowell School, Si Chen serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,765.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Fiona Sullivan holds the role of Regular Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,734.
Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Alejandra Sandoval Flores works as a Special Education Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Alejandra earned $99,620 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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At James Russell Lowell School, Melanie Delgado-Nater serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,038.
Bilingual Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Miriam Heligio Alejandro works as a Bilingual Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Miriam earned $95,436 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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At James Russell Lowell School, Kara Gibson serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,436.
Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Eleanor Baker holds the role of Special Education Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,007.
Special Education Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Emma Greene is a Special Education Teacher at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $94,007.
Regular Teacher/James Russell Lowell School
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Brigida Jasso works as a Regular Teacher for James Russell Lowell School. Brigida earned $94,007 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School
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Vanessa Kotesky works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Russell Lowell School. Vanessa earned $88,760 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School
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Anitra Henderson holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,618.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School
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At James Russell Lowell School, Lashawn Sanks serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,618.
School Security Officer/James Russell Lowell School
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At James Russell Lowell School, Shannon De Jesus serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,856.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School
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Katherine Polk works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for James Russell Lowell School. Katherine earned $79,402 in 2026.
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Payroll for Michele Lurz (Case Manager, James Russell Lowell School) may cover more than one person; together they account for $75,210 in 2026.
School Clerk Assistant/James Russell Lowell School
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Linda Gonzalez is a School Clerk Assistant at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $75,121.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School
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Luisa Figueroa holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/James Russell Lowell School
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Evelyn Crespo is a Special Education Classroom Assist at James Russell Lowell School. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.