Chicago Public Schools / William J Onahan School
Agency file
The William J Onahan School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 71 employees with median total compensation of $134,686; the highest distinct record was $230,126.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 71 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($134,686) — 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 $71,253. 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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Special Education Classroom Assist/William J Onahan School
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Kathie O'Boyle is a Special Education Classroom Assist at William J Onahan School. 2026 total compensation came to $83,618.
Special Education Classroom Assist/William J Onahan School
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Colleen Finnegan works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for William J Onahan School. Colleen earned $83,618 in 2026.
Teacher Assistant/William J Onahan School
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Rebecca Triptow is a Teacher Assistant at William J Onahan School. 2026 total compensation came to $82,184.
Special Education Classroom Assist/William J Onahan School
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Evelyn Melendez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for William J Onahan School. Evelyn earned $79,402 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/William J Onahan School
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Cyndi Ziemann works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for William J Onahan School. Cyndi earned $79,402 in 2026.