Chicago Public Schools / Sidney Sawyer School
Agency file
The Sidney Sawyer School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 97 employees with median total compensation of $115,802; 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 97 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($115,802) — 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 $160,901 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,462. 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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Parent Advocate/Sidney Sawyer School
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Celia Ledesma is a Parent Advocate at Sidney Sawyer School. 2026 total compensation came to $97,029.
Bilingual Teacher/Sidney Sawyer School
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Raquel Espinoza works as a Bilingual Teacher for Sidney Sawyer School. Raquel earned $95,436 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Sidney Sawyer School
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Sandy Mendiola holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Sidney Sawyer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,436.
Regular Teacher/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Andrea Luna Zaldivar serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,853.
Regular Teacher/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Joanna Reyes serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,853.
Senior Security Officer/Sidney Sawyer School
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Jesus Gutierrez is a Senior Security Officer at Sidney Sawyer School. 2026 total compensation came to $91,657.
Restorative Justice Coordinator/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Luis Castro serves as a Restorative Justice Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,216.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Sidney Sawyer School
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Jose Perez is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Sidney Sawyer School. 2026 total compensation came to $86,557.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Sidney Sawyer School
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Rebeca Zambrano works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Sidney Sawyer School. Rebeca earned $86,557 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Eti Ramirez serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,557.