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
Highest-paid first / page 3
Special Education Classroom Assist/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Rebecca Villalobos is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $78,659.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Marie-Therese Artis holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.
School Security Officer/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Antwon Brown holds the role of School Security Officer at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,827.
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.
Instructor Assistant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Crystal Flores is a Instructor Assistant at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $68,868.
Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Veronica Floriano is a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $68,785.
Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Diana Lasalle works as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Diana earned $68,227 in 2026.
School Clerk Assistant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Violeta Arellano is a School Clerk Assistant at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $67,955.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Corithius Cathery holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,803.
Cook I/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Arnika Scott works as a Cook I for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Arnika earned $55,735 in 2026.
Porter/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Maria Davalos works as a Porter for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Maria earned $46,262 in 2026.
Lunchroom Attendant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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At Tarkington School of Excellenc, Xochitl Morales serves as a Lunchroom Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,169.
Lunchroom Attendant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Maria Aguilar works as a Lunchroom Attendant for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Maria earned $40,169 in 2026.
Lunchroom Attendant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Latanya Mitchell works as a Lunchroom Attendant for Tarkington School of Excellenc. Latanya earned $40,169 in 2026.
Lunchroom Attendant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Guadalupe Medina is a Lunchroom Attendant at Tarkington School of Excellenc. 2026 total compensation came to $40,169.
Lunchroom Attendant/Tarkington School of Excellenc
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Sequise Hayes holds the role of Lunchroom Attendant at Tarkington School of Excellenc. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,932.