Chicago Public Schools / Northwest Middle School
Agency file
The Northwest Middle School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 75 employees with median total compensation of $102,874; the highest distinct record was $202,169.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 75 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,874) — 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 $149,127 — 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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Student Special Service Advocate/Northwest Middle School
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Teresita Lopez works as a Student Special Service Advocate for Northwest Middle School. Teresita earned $102,047 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Northwest Middle School
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Julia Smialkowska works as a Special Education Teacher for Northwest Middle School. Julia earned $101,163 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Northwest Middle School
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Leah Otto holds the role of Regular Teacher at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,734.
Regular Teacher/Northwest Middle School
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Lindsay Bouchard works as a Regular Teacher for Northwest Middle School. Lindsay earned $99,620 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Northwest Middle School
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Dominik Downs holds the role of Regular Teacher at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,620.
School Clerk (Bilin Spanish)/Northwest Middle School
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At Northwest Middle School, Wendy Valdez serves as a School Clerk (Bilin Spanish). Their 2026 pay totaled $98,314.
Regular Teacher/Northwest Middle School
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Eric Dankowski holds the role of Regular Teacher at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,038.
Regular Teacher/Northwest Middle School
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At Northwest Middle School, Alayna Brooks serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,436.
Special Education Teacher/Northwest Middle School
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Pamela Sandoval Perez holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,436.
Regular Teacher/Northwest Middle School
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Amarilis Rodriguez holds the role of Regular Teacher at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,007.
Restorative Justice Coordinator/Northwest Middle School
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Hailey Echevarria holds the role of Restorative Justice Coordinator at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,272.
Regular Teacher/Northwest Middle School
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Devin Griggs works as a Regular Teacher for Northwest Middle School. Devin earned $92,853 in 2026.
Senior Security Officer/Northwest Middle School
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Iveliss Keske holds the role of Senior Security Officer at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,657.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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Maria Lino holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,760.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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Nidia Cuellar-Matos holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,618.
School Clerk (Bilin Spanish)/Northwest Middle School
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At Northwest Middle School, Hilda Flores serves as a School Clerk (Bilin Spanish). Their 2026 pay totaled $79,645.
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Lindsay Ryan appears in Northwest Middle School payroll as a Case Manager, with $74,290 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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Edith Carvajal Bautista is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Northwest Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $72,889.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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Francisca Velazquez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Northwest Middle School. Francisca earned $71,717 in 2026.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Northwest Middle School
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Alexandra Rodriguez-Reyes holds the role of Elementary Lunchroom Manager at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,632.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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Gabriella Martinez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,902.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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At Northwest Middle School, Tania Santana serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,902.
School Security Officer/Northwest Middle School
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At Northwest Middle School, Heriberto Fernandez serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,706.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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Ashley Rivera is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Northwest Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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Julia Andrade holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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At Northwest Middle School, Jonathan Carvajal serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,994.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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Adneris Luna is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Northwest Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $65,994.
Teacher Assistant Bilingual/Northwest Middle School
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Ana Sanchez holds the role of Teacher Assistant Bilingual at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,557.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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Kenia Cienfuegos Arellano works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Northwest Middle School. Kenia earned $64,347 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Northwest Middle School
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Alejandra Cortes is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Northwest Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $63,335.
Teacher Assistant Bil Spanish/Northwest Middle School
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Laura Ruiz is a Teacher Assistant Bil Spanish at Northwest Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $60,866.
Teacher Assistant Bil Spanish/Northwest Middle School
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Nancy Bahena is a Teacher Assistant Bil Spanish at Northwest Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $58,916.
Cook II/Northwest Middle School
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Janet Rivas is a Cook II at Northwest Middle School. 2026 total compensation came to $46,301.
Porter/Northwest Middle School
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Chardell Seals holds the role of Porter at Northwest Middle School. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,750.