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
Highest-paid first / page 3
Special Education Classroom Assist/Sidney Sawyer School
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Yajaira Feregrino Bravo holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Sidney Sawyer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Sidney Sawyer School
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Manuel Ledesma holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Sidney Sawyer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,889.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Sidney Sawyer School
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Patricia Smith-Mitchell works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for Sidney Sawyer School. Patricia earned $71,616 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Sidney Sawyer School
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Guillermo Lopez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Sidney Sawyer School. Guillermo earned $71,130 in 2026.
School Assistant/Sidney Sawyer School
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Almedia Alvarado holds the role of School Assistant at Sidney Sawyer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,256.
School Security Officer/Sidney Sawyer School
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Alejandro Oceguera works as a School Security Officer for Sidney Sawyer School. Alejandro earned $67,001 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Brenda Castro serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,462.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Olinda Pena serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,828.
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Joseph Adelman appears in Sidney Sawyer School payroll as a Case Manager, with $55,232 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Cook III/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Cortney Jackson serves as a Cook III. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,984.
Porter/Sidney Sawyer School
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Jason Haynes holds the role of Porter at Sidney Sawyer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,262.
Lunchroom Attendant/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Elizabeth Bahena serves as a Lunchroom Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,311.
Lunchroom Attendant/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Marie Lee serves as a Lunchroom Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,311.
Lunchroom Attendant/Sidney Sawyer School
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Esperanza Vargas holds the role of Lunchroom Attendant at Sidney Sawyer School. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,311.
Lunchroom Attendant/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Gloria Almazan serves as a Lunchroom Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,311.
Lunchroom Attendant/Sidney Sawyer School
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At Sidney Sawyer School, Leticia Cano serves as a Lunchroom Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,169.