Chicago Public Schools / James Shields Middle School
Agency file
The James Shields Middle School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 41 employees with median total compensation of $125,310; the highest distinct record was $214,235.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 41 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($125,310) — 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 $158,109 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,459. 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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Special Education Classroom Assist/James Shields Middle School
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Alberto Gomez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at James Shields Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,739.
School Security Officer/James Shields Middle School
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Dennis Seats holds the role of School Security Officer at James Shields Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,827.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/James Shields Middle School
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At James Shields Middle School, Betty Powell serves as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,601.