Chicago Public Schools / Nicholson Stem Academy
Agency file
The Nicholson Stem Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 80 employees with median total compensation of $102,681; the highest distinct record was $221,988.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 80 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,681) — 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 $158,255 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. 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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School Security Officer/Nicholson Stem Academy
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Sheldon Little holds the role of School Security Officer at Nicholson Stem Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,906.
School Security Officer/Nicholson Stem Academy
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At Nicholson Stem Academy, Darrius Little serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,906.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy
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Ashley Logan works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Nicholson Stem Academy. Ashley earned $71,717 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy
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Lance Sanders works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Nicholson Stem Academy. Lance earned $69,902 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy
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At Nicholson Stem Academy, Eugene Jones serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,785.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Nicholson Stem Academy
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Tinesia Culverson works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for Nicholson Stem Academy. Tinesia earned $68,663 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy
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At Nicholson Stem Academy, John Knighton serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,227.
Teacher Assistant/Nicholson Stem Academy
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Sherrie Palmer is a Teacher Assistant at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $67,753.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy
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Shantae Scott is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $67,057.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Nicholson Stem Academy
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Jalen Junious is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Nicholson Stem Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $67,057.