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
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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.
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.
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.