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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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.