Chicago Public Schools / Virgil Grissom School
Agency file
The Virgil Grissom School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 45 employees with median total compensation of $98,723; the highest distinct record was $207,342.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 45 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($98,723) — 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 $161,311 — 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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Special Education Classroom Assist/Virgil Grissom School
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At Virgil Grissom School, Kristen Medrano serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,227.
Teacher Assistant/Virgil Grissom School
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Cassandra Soto works as a Teacher Assistant for Virgil Grissom School. Cassandra earned $65,393 in 2026.
Teacher Assistant/Virgil Grissom School
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Anastasia Villalobos is a Teacher Assistant at Virgil Grissom School. 2026 total compensation came to $63,466.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Virgil Grissom School
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Nora Alvarez is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Virgil Grissom School. 2026 total compensation came to $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Virgil Grissom School
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Carmen Cervantes holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Virgil Grissom School. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,335.