Chicago Public Schools / World Language Academy
Agency file
The World Language Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 56 employees with median total compensation of $116,465; the highest distinct record was $221,676.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 56 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($116,465) — 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 $159,675 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $71,906. 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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Principal/World Language Academy
Source-specific fields
Margaret Loranger is a Principal at World Language Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $221,676.
Assistant Principal/World Language Academy
Source-specific fields
Lisa Berens works as a Assistant Principal for World Language Academy. Lisa earned $187,942 in 2026.