Chicago Public Schools / John M Palmer School
Agency file
The John M Palmer School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 100 employees with median total compensation of $101,250; the highest distinct record was $235,822.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 100 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,250) — 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 $161,544 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,828. 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/John M Palmer School
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Jennifer Dixon works as a Principal for John M Palmer School. Jennifer earned $235,822 in 2026.
Assistant Principal/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Stephen Caropreso serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $201,885.
Special Education Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Tammy Johnston works as a Special Education Teacher for John M Palmer School. Tammy earned $164,467 in 2026.
English Learner Prg Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Renee Robinson works as a English Learner Prg Teacher for John M Palmer School. Renee earned $164,467 in 2026.
School Counselor/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Madeleine Lekas serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,466.
Case Manager/John M Palmer School
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Naomi Medina works as a Case Manager for John M Palmer School. Naomi earned $164,466 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Robert Gonzalez holds the role of Regular Teacher at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,185.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Cynthia Lohse-Gonzalez serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,103.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Janet Ruff works as a Regular Teacher for John M Palmer School. Janet earned $162,444 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Christine Swiderski serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,339.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Daniel August serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $161,544.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Kristie Friar is a Regular Teacher at John M Palmer School. 2026 total compensation came to $159,809.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Annette Kaspar works as a Regular Teacher for John M Palmer School. Annette earned $159,809 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Evelyn Hughes holds the role of Regular Teacher at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,621.
Special Education Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Andrea Robinson works as a Special Education Teacher for John M Palmer School. Andrea earned $158,620 in 2026.
English Learner Prg Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Mi Kim holds the role of English Learner Prg Teacher at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,565.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Vanessa Keenan is a Regular Teacher at John M Palmer School. 2026 total compensation came to $158,257.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Gary Werner holds the role of Regular Teacher at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,766.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Amanda Coleman holds the role of Regular Teacher at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,760.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Nancy Gomez serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,132.
Bilingual Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Jose Guzman is a Bilingual Teacher at John M Palmer School. 2026 total compensation came to $154,132.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Deidre Simon holds the role of Regular Teacher at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,132.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Meghan Burke serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,726.
Special Education Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Amy Hegener works as a Special Education Teacher for John M Palmer School. Amy earned $150,085 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Veronica Sanchez holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,085.
Special Education Teacher/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Suzan Abedrubbo serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,127.
Special Education Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Cheryl Ginsburg holds the role of Special Education Teacher at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,344.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Mary Flanigan holds the role of Regular Teacher at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,617.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Monica Manzo serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,014.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Rebecca Hermann works as a Regular Teacher for John M Palmer School. Rebecca earned $137,525 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Alyssa Doyle works as a Regular Teacher for John M Palmer School. Alyssa earned $137,229 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Kimberly Feaman works as a Regular Teacher for John M Palmer School. Kimberly earned $129,659 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Julia Bonatz is a Regular Teacher at John M Palmer School. 2026 total compensation came to $129,659.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Krista Wahlstrom works as a Regular Teacher for John M Palmer School. Krista earned $129,018 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Kevin Kelly works as a Regular Teacher for John M Palmer School. Kevin earned $128,742 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Kristen Kelpsch is a Special Education Teacher at John M Palmer School. 2026 total compensation came to $125,871.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Lindsay Pankovski serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,193.
Regular Teacher/John M Palmer School
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Katharine Wilkinson holds the role of Regular Teacher at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,584.
Special Education Teacher/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Vanessa Montesdeoca serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,277.
Special Education Teacher/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Katie O'Brien serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,666.