Chicago Public Schools / Velma Thomas Early Child Center
Agency file
The Velma Thomas Early Child Center is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 39 employees with median total compensation of $98,845; the highest distinct record was $233,449.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 39 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($98,845) — 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 $148,251 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,384. 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 1
Principal/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Mary Richardson is a Principal at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. 2026 total compensation came to $233,449.
Assistant Principal/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Giselle Sanchez-Santiago holds the role of Assistant Principal at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,120.
Bilingual Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Nancy Arredondo serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,512.
Bilingual Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Mayra Romero works as a Bilingual Teacher for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Mayra earned $156,969 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Veronica Cline holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,251.
Head Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Diana Tapia works as a Head Teacher for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Diana earned $145,963 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Jennifer Mayfield serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,448.
Special Education Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Erik Herro serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,014.
Special Education Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Mary Mcgowan is a Special Education Teacher at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. 2026 total compensation came to $137,535.
School Counselor/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Adriana Guerrero works as a School Counselor for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Adriana earned $131,893 in 2026.
Dual Language Coordinator/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Arcelia Pineda serves as a Dual Language Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,857.
Regular Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Laura Villavicencio holds the role of Regular Teacher at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,447.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Claudia Ballesteros serves as a English Learner Prg Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,190.
Bilingual Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Jessica Valdez holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,584.
School Clerk/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Maribel Yanez works as a School Clerk for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Maribel earned $116,375 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Cynthia Magana holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,006.
Special Education Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Esmeralda Rodriguez holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,075.
Special Education Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Lorraine Rua-Figueroa serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,325.
Special Education Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Alondra Avalos serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,874.
Special Education Teacher/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Monserrate Herrera serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,845.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Bertha Gonzalez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,557.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Raquel Sanchez-Castillo works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Raquel earned $84,332 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Laura Oropeza serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,172.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Cherie Moy works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Cherie earned $79,402 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Adela Osorio works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Adela earned $79,402 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Tania Galan works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Tania earned $79,402 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Silvia Rodriguez is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. 2026 total compensation came to $79,402.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Mara Villanueva holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,402.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Stephanie Rodriguez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Stephanie earned $76,739 in 2026.
Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Li Yan works as a Bilingual Sp Education Classrm Assistant for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Li earned $76,025 in 2026.
School Security Officer/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Cesar Gonzalez serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,827.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Lucila Perez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Lucila earned $74,178 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Carmen Concepcion is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. 2026 total compensation came to $65,462.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Norma Aceves Napoles holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,335.
Case Manager/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Rachel Krueger holds the role of Case Manager at Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Their status is 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,384.
Teacher Assistant/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Maria Orozco works as a Teacher Assistant for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Maria earned $58,392 in 2026.
Associate Lunchroom Manager III/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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At Velma Thomas Early Child Center, Samuel Harris serves as a Associate Lunchroom Manager III. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,984.
Porter/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Michelle Moore works as a Porter for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Michelle earned $37,237 in 2026.
Parent Worker - Other/Velma Thomas Early Child Center
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Laura Fuentes works as a Parent Worker - Other for Velma Thomas Early Child Center. Laura earned $30,336 in 2026.