Chicago Public Schools / Tarkington School of Excellenc
Agency file
The Tarkington School of Excellenc administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 99 employees with median total compensation of $104,344; the highest distinct record was $216,694.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 99 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($104,344) — 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 $153,564 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $68,785. 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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Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Nicolas Herrera holds the role of Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,038.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Daniela Morelos serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,436.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Nevaeh Smith holds the role of Regular Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,007.
Regular Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Joanna Nava works as a Regular Teacher for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Joanna earned $94,007 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Ximena Rivera Medina holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,853.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Ulises Macias-Guerrero serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,853.
Bilingual Teacher/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Athziri Gutierrez is a Bilingual Teacher at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $92,853.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Monica Lagunas works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Monica earned $82,172 in 2026.
School Community Representive/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Maribel Martinez works as a School Community Representive for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Maribel earned $81,706 in 2026.
School Assistant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Frances Arredondo serves as a School Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,421.
Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Evelyna Alvarado works as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Evelyna earned $79,402 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Angela Havelka serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,402.