Chicago Public Schools / John Whistler School
Agency file
The John Whistler School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 43 employees with median total compensation of $94,007; the highest distinct record was $225,853.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 43 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($94,007) — 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 $155,699 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,335. 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 2
Special Education Classroom Assist/John Whistler School
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Shanequa Jackson works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for John Whistler School. Shanequa earned $60,803 in 2026.
Associate Lunchroom Manager III/John Whistler School
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Chakya Miles is a Associate Lunchroom Manager III at John Whistler School. 2026 total compensation came to $46,984.
Porter/John Whistler School
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Joseph Balducci works as a Porter for John Whistler School. Joseph earned $37,237 in 2026.