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 3
School Security Officer/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Enrique Hernandez serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,001.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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Cassandra Rodriguez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John M Palmer School. Cassandra earned $65,994 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Andrea Garcia- Terrats serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,462.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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Ivelise Mercado holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,347.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Claudia Aponte serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,347.
School Assistant/John M Palmer School
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Edith Heredia holds the role of School Assistant at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,567.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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Amanda Aponte is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Palmer School. 2026 total compensation came to $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Ammira Abdul serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,828.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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Jasmine Villagomez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John M Palmer School. Jasmine earned $62,828 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Samia Samrah serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,828.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Lucy Lopez serves as a Class Size Teaching Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,903.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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Maria Martinez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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Meghan Magats is a Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Palmer School. 2026 total compensation came to $60,803.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Palmer School
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Immtallah Ali holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Anabel Patino - Perez serves as a Class Size Teaching Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,392.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/John M Palmer School
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Alina Aguina holds the role of Class Size Teaching Assistant at John M Palmer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,536.
Cook II/John M Palmer School
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At John M Palmer School, Maria Pineda serves as a Cook II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,463.
Porter/John M Palmer School
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Alexander Mesa Acosta is a Porter at John M Palmer School. 2026 total compensation came to $46,262.
Lunchroom Attendant/John M Palmer School
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Jacqueline Tsheko works as a Lunchroom Attendant for John M Palmer School. Jacqueline earned $40,169 in 2026.
Lunchroom Attendant/John M Palmer School
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Lashawn Bradley works as a Lunchroom Attendant for John M Palmer School. Lashawn earned $40,169 in 2026.