Chicago Public Schools / West Ridge Elementary School
Agency file
The West Ridge Elementary School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 110 employees with median total compensation of $95,436; the highest distinct record was $243,126.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 110 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($95,436) — 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 $149,127 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $60,803. 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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Regular Teacher/West Ridge Elementary School
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Kajal Sharma is a Regular Teacher at West Ridge Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $125,310.
Special Education Teacher/West Ridge Elementary School
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Kari Kolda is a Special Education Teacher at West Ridge Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $124,394.
School Counselor/West Ridge Elementary School
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At West Ridge Elementary School, Vanessa Wheatman serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,394.
Regular Teacher/West Ridge Elementary School
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At West Ridge Elementary School, Alberto Cardozo serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,394.