Chicago Public Schools / Walter Christopher School
Agency file
The Walter Christopher School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 122 employees with median total compensation of $79,031; the highest distinct record was $231,434.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 122 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,031) — 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 $160,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,994. 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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Principal/Walter Christopher School
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Katherine Gallagher is a Principal at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $231,434.
Assistant Principal/Walter Christopher School
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Amy Mckee-Hamilton is a Assistant Principal at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $195,982.
Lead Coach/Walter Christopher School
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Susana Tapia-Alvarez holds the role of Lead Coach at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,203.
Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School
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Patricia Ramirez is a Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,466.
Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School
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Ann Muszynski holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,466.
Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School
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At Walter Christopher School, Julianne Burke serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,411.
Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School
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Sarah Mcgrath works as a Special Education Teacher for Walter Christopher School. Sarah earned $164,411 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School
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At Walter Christopher School, Arlene Stark serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,411.
Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School
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Kari Callahan-Topa works as a Special Education Teacher for Walter Christopher School. Kari earned $164,233 in 2026.
Case Manager/Walter Christopher School
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Karen Mcdonagh is a Case Manager at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,103.
Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School
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Kathleen Eklund holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Walter Christopher School. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,103.
Special Education Teacher/Walter Christopher School
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Maureen Frossard-Rutherford works as a Special Education Teacher for Walter Christopher School. Maureen earned $161,544 in 2026.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Walter Christopher School
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Cynthia Dominguez is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Walter Christopher School. 2026 total compensation came to $160,775.