Chicago Public Schools / William E Dever School
Agency file
The William E Dever School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 79 employees with median total compensation of $122,218; the highest distinct record was $235,822.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 79 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($122,218) — 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 $154,132 — 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/William E Dever School
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Larry Underwood is a Regular Teacher at William E Dever School. 2026 total compensation came to $138,175.
Special Education Teacher/William E Dever School
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Saba Prysny holds the role of Special Education Teacher at William E Dever School. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,535.
Regular Teacher/William E Dever School
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At William E Dever School, Vanessa Castro serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,535.
Special Education Teacher/William E Dever School
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Katherine Kane works as a Special Education Teacher for William E Dever School. Katherine earned $137,258 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/William E Dever School
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At William E Dever School, Linda Schmidt serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,474.
English Learner Prg Teacher/William E Dever School
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Anthony Gobetz holds the role of English Learner Prg Teacher at William E Dever School. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,337.