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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Leslie Perkins is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $74,178.
Teacher Assistant/Laura S Ward School
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Norma Price holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,407.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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At Laura S Ward School, Cauve Vinson serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,889.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Tya Batton holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,785.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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At Laura S Ward School, Tamika Richards serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,785.
School Security Officer/Laura S Ward School
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Alonzo Cotton works as a School Security Officer for Laura S Ward School. Alonzo earned $67,001 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Tamara Tucker is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Xavier James is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Janise Allen is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Rikkita Mcneil holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Jessica James is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $60,803.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Laura S Ward School
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Dataysha Love holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/Laura S Ward School
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Diane Rodriguez holds the role of Class Size Teaching Assistant at Laura S Ward School. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,998.
Cook III/Laura S Ward School
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Ciara Hunter is a Cook III at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $42,381.
Porter/Laura S Ward School
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Conashia Martin works as a Porter for Laura S Ward School. Conashia earned $41,750 in 2026.
Lunchroom Attendant/Laura S Ward School
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Alinda Hampton is a Lunchroom Attendant at Laura S Ward School. 2026 total compensation came to $40,169.