Chicago Public Schools / Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
Agency file
The Lazaro Cardenas Elementary is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 102 employees with median total compensation of $118,394; the highest distinct record was $251,386.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 102 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($118,394) — 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 $158,621 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,994. 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/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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At Lazaro Cardenas Elementary, Christine Kowalski serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,775.
Regular Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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Maura Murtaugh is a Regular Teacher at Lazaro Cardenas Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $159,809.
Regular Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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Kara Teisinger works as a Regular Teacher for Lazaro Cardenas Elementary. Kara earned $159,604 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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Elvira Guerrero works as a Bilingual Teacher for Lazaro Cardenas Elementary. Elvira earned $158,621 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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At Lazaro Cardenas Elementary, Karla Hidalgo serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,512.
Special Education Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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At Lazaro Cardenas Elementary, Veronica Perez-Negron serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,387.
Special Education Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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At Lazaro Cardenas Elementary, Denise Benbrook serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,661.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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Cindy Calderon is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Lazaro Cardenas Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $156,661.
Regular Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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Leslie Steele works as a Regular Teacher for Lazaro Cardenas Elementary. Leslie earned $155,590 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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Maribel Nunez holds the role of Regular Teacher at Lazaro Cardenas Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,465.
Bilingual Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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At Lazaro Cardenas Elementary, Maria Mendez serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,334.
Bilingual Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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Annamarie Lara-Rodriguez works as a Bilingual Teacher for Lazaro Cardenas Elementary. Annamarie earned $155,334 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Lazaro Cardenas Elementary
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Iris Aguirre is a Bilingual Teacher at Lazaro Cardenas Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $155,098.