Chicago Public Schools / Law Office
Agency file
The Law Office is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 77 employees with median total compensation of $126,814; the highest distinct record was $239,396.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 77 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($126,814) — 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 $206,523 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $90,135. 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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Deputy General Counsel/Law Office
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At Law Office, Laurel Baker serves as a Deputy General Counsel. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,106.
Senior Administrative Hearing Officer/Law Office
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Joy Airaudi works as a Senior Administrative Hearing Officer for Law Office. Joy earned $167,732 in 2026.
Senior Assistant General Counsel/Law Office
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At Law Office, Melissa Crawford serves as a Senior Assistant General Counsel. Their 2026 pay totaled $166,512.