Chicago Public Schools / James Ward School
Agency file
The James Ward School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 57 employees with median total compensation of $124,600; the highest distinct record was $206,023.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 57 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($124,600) — 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 $159,809 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,057. 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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School Counselor/James Ward School
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Lauren Czochara is a School Counselor at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $161,543.
Bilingual Teacher/James Ward School
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Grace Kao is a Bilingual Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $161,386.
Bilingual Teacher/James Ward School
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At James Ward School, Lily Ng serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.
Regular Teacher/James Ward School
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Catherine Wilkie is a Regular Teacher at James Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $158,600.
Regular Teacher/James Ward School
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Kirsten Goetz works as a Regular Teacher for James Ward School. Kirsten earned $158,600 in 2026.