Chicago Public Schools / Thomas J Waters School
Agency file
The Thomas J Waters School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 81 employees with median total compensation of $109,210; the highest distinct record was $221,676.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 81 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($109,210) — 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 $154,863 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,335. 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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Bilingual Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Lucila Roman is a Bilingual Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. 2026 total compensation came to $128,742.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Celia Novak holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,742.
Special Education Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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At Thomas J Waters School, Lindsay Bigane serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,165.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Paulina Heilbrunn is a Regular Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. 2026 total compensation came to $125,871.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Arlicia Mcclain holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,161.