School District of Philadelphia / Waring, Laura W. School
Agency file
The Waring, Laura W. School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2026, this agency had 47 employees with median total compensation of $73,196; 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 47 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,196) — 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 $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).
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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Principal/Waring, Laura W. School
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Amanda Strain holds the role of Principal at Waring, Laura W. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $165,934. They are represented by Casa.
School Climate Manager/Waring, Laura W. School
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Melinda Barno holds the role of School Climate Manager at Waring, Laura W. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,075. Their bargaining unit is Casa.
Teacher, Special Education/Waring, Laura W. School
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Kelly Adams holds the role of Teacher, Special Education at Waring, Laura W. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,720. Their bargaining unit is Pft.
Teacher/Waring, Laura W. School
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Gary Phillips holds the role of Teacher at Waring, Laura W. School. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,720. Their bargaining unit is Pft.
Teacher/Waring, Laura W. School
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Caitlin Ward is a Teacher at Waring, Laura W. School. 2026 total compensation came to $110,720. Their bargaining unit is Pft.