Chicago Public Schools / John M Smyth School
Agency file
The John M Smyth School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 64 employees with median total compensation of $100,834; the highest distinct record was $221,676.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 64 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($100,834) — 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 $159,809 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,347. 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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Senior Security Officer/John M Smyth School
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At John M Smyth School, Mark Simmons serves as a Senior Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,488.
Special Education Classroom Assist/John M Smyth School
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Christine Lockhart works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John M Smyth School. Christine earned $71,717 in 2026.
Teacher Assistant/John M Smyth School
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Tangela Hampton is a Teacher Assistant at John M Smyth School. 2026 total compensation came to $71,350.
Teacher Assistant/John M Smyth School
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Cetrina Smith is a Teacher Assistant at John M Smyth School. 2026 total compensation came to $69,270.