Chicago Public Schools / John H Kinzie School
Agency file
The John H Kinzie School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 92 employees with median total compensation of $118,748; 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 92 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($118,748) — 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 $161,311 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $68,706. 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 3
Special Education Classroom Assist/John H Kinzie School
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At John H Kinzie School, Janet Luna serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,785.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John H Kinzie School
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Michele Colorato is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John H Kinzie School. 2026 total compensation came to $68,785.
School Security Officer/John H Kinzie School
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Daniel Hernandez works as a School Security Officer for John H Kinzie School. Daniel earned $68,706 in 2026.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/John H Kinzie School
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At John H Kinzie School, Samuel Heiskell serves as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,663.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John H Kinzie School
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Esmeralda Mendoza is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John H Kinzie School. 2026 total compensation came to $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John H Kinzie School
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At John H Kinzie School, Luz Vega serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,803.
Teacher Assistant/John H Kinzie School
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At John H Kinzie School, Maria Adame serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,916.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/John H Kinzie School
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Monica Barraza holds the role of Class Size Teaching Assistant at John H Kinzie School. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,392.
Cook II/John H Kinzie School
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At John H Kinzie School, Maria Chaidez serves as a Cook II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,463.
Case Manager/John H Kinzie School
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Sandra Ledesma is a Case Manager at John H Kinzie School. They work 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $47,701.
Porter/John H Kinzie School
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At John H Kinzie School, Nathaniel Black serves as a Porter. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,262.
Lunchroom Attendant/John H Kinzie School
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Maria Vera Heredia is a Lunchroom Attendant at John H Kinzie School. 2026 total compensation came to $44,455.