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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Principal/Nicholson Stem Academy
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Mark Carson holds the role of Principal at Nicholson Stem Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $221,988.
Assistant Principal/Nicholson Stem Academy
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Stacey Bouier works as a Assistant Principal for Nicholson Stem Academy. Stacey earned $189,726 in 2026.
Ste(A)M Coordinator/Nicholson Stem Academy
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Cindy Cunningham works as a Ste(A)M Coordinator for Nicholson Stem Academy. Cindy earned $178,538 in 2026.