Chicago Public Schools / Willa Cather School
Agency file
The Willa Cather School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 64 employees with median total compensation of $99,943; the highest distinct record was $202,550.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 64 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,943) — 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 $156,969 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,347. 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/Willa Cather School
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Cheryl Burton-West is a Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. 2026 total compensation came to $164,466.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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Susan Wambugu works as a Regular Teacher for Willa Cather School. Susan earned $162,339 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Willa Cather School
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James Mcdonagh holds the role of Regular Teacher at Willa Cather School. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,809.
Special Education Teacher/Willa Cather School
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At Willa Cather School, Renee Gorski-Caine serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,809.