Chicago Public Schools / Wendell Smith School
Agency file
The Wendell Smith School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 63 employees with median total compensation of $92,853; 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 63 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($92,853) — 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 $147,886 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,828. 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/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Turan Crockett serves as a Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $218,216.
Assistant Principal/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Brittany Tidwell serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $171,809.
Special Education Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Jasmyne Muhammad is a Special Education Teacher at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $159,809.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Damon Taylor serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,600.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Anglense Jones is a Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $155,334.
Special Education Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Kendra Barnes holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,726.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Phyllis Whitman works as a Regular Teacher for Wendell Smith School. Phyllis earned $147,886 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Jonnia Jackson serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,263.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Me'Shawn Tucker holds the role of Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,208.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Paul Frye holds the role of Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,099.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Shanna Love is a Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $135,783.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Atisha Robinson is a Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $131,893.
Special Education Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Iesha Malone holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,448.
School Counselor/Wendell Smith School
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Vehyon Cartman is a School Counselor at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $125,161.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Jennifer Battee holds the role of Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,226.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Erika Shaw serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,339.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Willie Robins holds the role of Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,565.
Special Education Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Courtney Davis serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,804.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Victoria Norwood holds the role of Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,643.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Mitchell Condon holds the role of Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,802.
School Clerk/Wendell Smith School
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Ebony Bruner holds the role of School Clerk at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,928.
Special Education Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Naketa Britt is a Special Education Teacher at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $112,142.
Stls Advocate/Wendell Smith School
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Tarchinana Cochran holds the role of Stls Advocate at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,555.
Special Education Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Brittany Atkinson holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,601.
Special Education Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Brandon Willaby holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,748.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Jalysa Lee works as a Regular Teacher for Wendell Smith School. Jalysa earned $105,581 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Damesha Rodgers serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,765.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Sandra Jackson is a Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $98,580.
Special Education Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Cydney Berdell holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,038.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Pakeshia Benton holds the role of Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,436.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Ethan Clay holds the role of Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,007.
Regular Teacher/Wendell Smith School
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Zachary Wilson holds the role of Regular Teacher at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,853.
Senior Security Officer/Wendell Smith School
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Otis Sistrunk is a Senior Security Officer at Wendell Smith School. 2026 total compensation came to $88,076.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Malik Moore works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Wendell Smith School. Malik earned $78,659 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Cherjuan Loyde holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,659.
School Security Officer/Wendell Smith School
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Kimberly Warfield holds the role of School Security Officer at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,747.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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At Wendell Smith School, Tania Ramos serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Veneshia Williams holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,025.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Wendell Smith School
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Rene Chavers holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,889.
Teacher Assistant/Wendell Smith School
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Linda Banks holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Wendell Smith School. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,804.