School District of Philadelphia / Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School

Agency file

Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School

Source file: School District of Philadelphia — Employee Information / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2026, this agency had 71 employees with median total compensation of $69,505; the highest distinct record was $172,636.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $4.7M
Employees: 71
Median total: $69,505
Highest record: $172,636

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$15,204$110,720+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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 ($69,505) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $66,691 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$22,806

$34,910

$69,505

$94,011

$102,520

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $102,520 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22,806. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Teacher

33 · $89,147

Special Education Assistant

9 · $28,326

Teacher, Special Education

6 · $94,011

Student Climate Staff, 5 Hours

5 · $19,458

General Cleaner, 8 Hours

3 · $36,932

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

Employees

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Anika Burton

Food Services Worker III/Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School

2026 total comp

$29,973

Base pay: $29,973
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,973
Union / bargaining unit: 634
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 7280
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Anika Burton is a Food Services Worker III at Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $29,973. Their bargaining unit is 634.

Wardean Thompson

Special Education Assistant/Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School

2026 total comp

$28,326

Base pay: $28,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,326
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 7280
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Wardean Thompson works as a Special Education Assistant for Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School. Wardean earned $28,326 in 2026. They are represented by Pft.

Koron Workman

Special Education Assistant/Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School

2026 total comp

$28,326

Base pay: $28,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,326
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 7280
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Koron Workman holds the role of Special Education Assistant at Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,326. They are represented by Pft.

Kyesha Fields

Special Education Assistant/Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School

2026 total comp

$27,447

Base pay: $27,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,447
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 7280
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Kyesha Fields works as a Special Education Assistant for Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School. Kyesha earned $27,447 in 2026. Union affiliation: Pft.

Natalie Melton

Special Education Assistant/Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School

2026 total comp

$27,447

Base pay: $27,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,447
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 7280
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

Natalie Melton is a Special Education Assistant at Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School. 2026 total compensation came to $27,447. Their bargaining unit is Pft.

Charlene Kitchen

Special Education Assistant/Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School

2026 total comp

$27,447

Base pay: $27,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,447
Union / bargaining unit: Pft
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Home Organization: 7280
Organization Level: Elementary-Middle
Run Date: Apr 1, 2026
School Year: 2025-2026

At Franklin, Benjamin Elementary School, Charlene Kitchen serves as a Special Education Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $27,447. Union affiliation: Pft.