School District of Philadelphia / Dobson, James School
Agency file
The Dobson, James School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 45 employees with median total compensation of $61,575; the highest distinct record was $165,934.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 45 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,575) — 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 $110,720 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $23,349. 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.
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Record list
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Special Education Assistant/Dobson, James School
Source-specific fields
Nina Bellina is a Special Education Assistant at Dobson, James School. 2026 total compensation came to $37,962. Their bargaining unit is Pft.
Special Education Assistant/Dobson, James School
Source-specific fields
At Dobson, James School, Benita Scott serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,962. Union affiliation: Pft.