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Chicago Public Schools / Principal Quality / Senior Communications Specialist

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Senior Communications Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

1 employees hold this title in Principal Quality. Median total compensation for the role is $122,614, above the department median of $122,443.

Employees
1
Total payroll
$122.6K
Role median
$122,614
Agency median
$122,443
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Senior Communications Specialist is held in 3 Chicago Public Schools departments. In Principal Quality, the median of $122,614 ranks #1 of 3.

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Senior Communications Specialist beyond Chicago Public Schools

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. See Senior Communications Specialist across all of Chicago Public Schools

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$61,363 · 28

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Matthew Thies

Senior Communications Specialist/Principal Quality

2026 total comp
$122,614
Base pay
$98,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$24,184
Total compensation
$122,614
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Clsindc
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Dept Id
02541
Fte Annual Salary
$98,430
Jobcode
500390
Pos #
649989

Matthew Thies works as a Senior Communications Specialist for Principal Quality. Matthew earned $122,614 in 2026.