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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Special Education Classroom Assist/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Yesenia Tena is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $74,178.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Winosha Warner serves as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,601.
School Security Officer/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Lorraine Suggs holds the role of School Security Officer at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,906.
Teacher Assistant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Mayra Manzano is a Teacher Assistant at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $70,748.