Chicago Public Schools / Wendell Phillips Academy
Agency file
The Wendell Phillips Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 59 employees with median total compensation of $105,628; the highest distinct record was $218,216.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 59 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($105,628) — 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 $161,180 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $71,906. 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
High School Lunchroom Manager/Wendell Phillips Academy
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At Wendell Phillips Academy, Samantha Payne serves as a High School Lunchroom Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,048.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Theodore Williams works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Wendell Phillips Academy. Theodore earned $78,659 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Sophia Hilson holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Phillips Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Phillips Academy
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At Wendell Phillips Academy, Edwin Rhodes serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,659.
School Security Officer/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Ivan Mcdonald holds the role of School Security Officer at Wendell Phillips Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,747.
School Security Officer/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Carl Clark is a School Security Officer at Wendell Phillips Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $77,747.
School Counseling Office Assistant/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Bryiana Robinson holds the role of School Counseling Office Assistant at Wendell Phillips Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,948.
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Karin Mcfall appears in Wendell Phillips Academy payroll as a Case Manager, with $75,047 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Theo Owens holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Phillips Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,889.
School Security Officer/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Melvina Lee works as a School Security Officer for Wendell Phillips Academy. Melvina earned $71,906 in 2026.
School Security Officer/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Elyse Grayson Lewis holds the role of School Security Officer at Wendell Phillips Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,906.
School Security Officer/Wendell Phillips Academy
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At Wendell Phillips Academy, Michael Riley serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,906.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Samuel Taylor holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Phillips Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,057.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Dwayne Carter works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Wendell Phillips Academy. Dwayne earned $67,057 in 2026.
School Assistant/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Vernard Dillon is a School Assistant at Wendell Phillips Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $61,443.
Cook III/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Lisa Williams is a Cook III at Wendell Phillips Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $46,984.
Porter/Wendell Phillips Academy
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Anthony Trotter is a Porter at Wendell Phillips Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $46,262.
Lunchroom Attendant/Wendell Phillips Academy
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At Wendell Phillips Academy, Ericia Upchurch serves as a Lunchroom Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,169.