Chicago Public Schools / Laura S Ward School
Agency file
The Laura S Ward School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 57 employees with median total compensation of $99,620; the highest distinct record was $225,511.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 57 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,620) — 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 $150,726 — 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
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Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Cheryl Ruiz works as a Regular Teacher for Laura S Ward School. Cheryl earned $150,726 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Deirdre Nix is a Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $149,850.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Denise Lopez- Gill holds the role of Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,618.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Donella James is a Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $149,182.
Regular Teacher/Laura S Ward School
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Thomas Broughton is a Regular Teacher at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $147,886.