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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Irma Munoz holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,210.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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At Thomas J Waters School, Reine Ortiz-Calderon serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,601.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Nicole Pesch works as a Regular Teacher for Thomas J Waters School. Nicole earned $108,389 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Luke Vanderkrabben works as a Regular Teacher for Thomas J Waters School. Luke earned $107,071 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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John Archer is a Regular Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. 2026 total compensation came to $106,414.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Aidan Currie works as a Regular Teacher for Thomas J Waters School. Aidan earned $102,874 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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At Thomas J Waters School, Natalie Hernandez serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,874.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Araceli Medrano holds the role of Regular Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,734.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Elizabeth Dragun works as a Regular Teacher for Thomas J Waters School. Elizabeth earned $98,580 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Brad Hameister is a Special Education Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. 2026 total compensation came to $97,038.
School Clerk/Thomas J Waters School
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Melissa Mendez works as a School Clerk for Thomas J Waters School. Melissa earned $95,065 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Reem Fakhoury is a Regular Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. 2026 total compensation came to $94,007.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Elizabeth Breman is a Regular Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. 2026 total compensation came to $92,853.
Regular Teacher/Thomas J Waters School
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Amy Dischinger is a Regular Teacher at Thomas J Waters School. 2026 total compensation came to $92,853.
Instructor Assistant/Thomas J Waters School
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At Thomas J Waters School, Daniela Mihalkova serves as a Instructor Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,485.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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Gene Jundt is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Thomas J Waters School. 2026 total compensation came to $81,399.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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At Thomas J Waters School, Devleta Memic serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,659.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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Claire Wapole holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,025.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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At Thomas J Waters School, Elizabeth Rangel-Romero serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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Deysi Flores is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Thomas J Waters School. 2026 total compensation came to $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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Amberje Kelly holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,178.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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Julious Nahuman holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,902.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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At Thomas J Waters School, Victor Aragon serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,902.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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Forrest Downey works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Thomas J Waters School. Forrest earned $68,785 in 2026.
School Security Officer/Thomas J Waters School
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Crystal Chapa holds the role of School Security Officer at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,706.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Thomas J Waters School
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Mark Williams holds the role of Elementary Lunchroom Manager at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,663.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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At Thomas J Waters School, Emily Barriere serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,057.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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Kellie Stonebrook works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Thomas J Waters School. Kellie earned $67,057 in 2026.
School Security Officer/Thomas J Waters School
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Jose Frades-Fargas is a School Security Officer at Thomas J Waters School. 2026 total compensation came to $67,001.
Teacher Assistant/Thomas J Waters School
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Alison Bigane holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,557.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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At Thomas J Waters School, Julie Moore serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,347.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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Andaleeb Daniyal holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,347.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Thomas J Waters School
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At Thomas J Waters School, Jeremy Melton serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,335.
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Molly Larson appears in Thomas J Waters School payroll as a Case Manager, with $63,260 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Teacher Assistant/Thomas J Waters School
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Elisabeth Odoy holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,328.
Teacher Assistant/Thomas J Waters School
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Jenna Brody works as a Teacher Assistant for Thomas J Waters School. Jenna earned $62,328 in 2026.
Class Size Teaching Assistant/Thomas J Waters School
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Yazmarie Morales holds the role of Class Size Teaching Assistant at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,328.
Cook II/Thomas J Waters School
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Makbule Roshi holds the role of Cook II at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,463.
Porter/Thomas J Waters School
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Frederick Slater holds the role of Porter at Thomas J Waters School. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,262.
Lunchroom Attendant/Thomas J Waters School
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Tammy Ramos works as a Lunchroom Attendant for Thomas J Waters School. Tammy earned $35,882 in 2026.