Seattle Public Schools / Orca K-8 School
Agency file
The Orca K-8 School administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2024, this agency had 35 employees with median total compensation of $129,725; the highest distinct record was $239,596.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 35 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($129,725) — 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 $176,269 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $83,473. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Elementary Principal/Orca K-8 School
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Beverly Garrett-Luster works as a Elementary Principal for Orca K-8 School. Beverly earned $239,596 in 2024.
Secondary Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Zelda Padmanabhan holds the role of Secondary Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $184,134.
Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Ronda Barnes holds the role of Other Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,424.
Library Media Specialist/Orca K-8 School
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Tracy Appleyard holds the role of Library Media Specialist at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,269.
Secondary Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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At Orca K-8 School, Laura Grow serves as a Secondary Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,736.
Secondary Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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At Orca K-8 School, Stacy Stark serves as a Secondary Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,659.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Supaydah Sanh holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,176.
Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Elisabeth Munger works as a Other Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Elisabeth earned $167,003 in 2024.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Tafuta Fundisha-Bey holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $161,353.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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At Orca K-8 School, Ho Phi Le serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,279.
Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Kent Hill works as a Other Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Kent earned $153,958 in 2024.
Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Kati Gratz holds the role of Other Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,768.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Joseph Zimmerman works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Joseph earned $137,078 in 2024.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Stephanie Bryan works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Stephanie earned $133,698 in 2024.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Evan Perkiss holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,449.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Tara Mcdonald works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Tara earned $132,214 in 2024.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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David Chernicoff holds the role of Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Orca K-8 School. Their status is 0.8 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,997.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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At Orca K-8 School, Elena Cusack serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,725.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Zachary Hoefer is a Elementary Homeroom Teacher at Orca K-8 School. 2024 total compensation came to $123,015.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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At Orca K-8 School, Shanelle Ray serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,578.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Maria Davis works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Maria earned $116,625 in 2024.
Counselor/Orca K-8 School
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Chelsea Bogrow works as a Counselor for Orca K-8 School. Chelsea earned $116,019 in 2024.
Secondary Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Charles Dorf is a Secondary Teacher at Orca K-8 School. 2024 total compensation came to $115,481.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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At Orca K-8 School, Elise Wulchin serves as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher. Their 2024 pay totaled $114,927.
Office/Clerical/Orca K-8 School
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At Orca K-8 School, Cynthia Rainwater serves as a Office/Clerical. They work 0.85 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,271.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Tyler Dupuis works as a Elementary Homeroom Teacher for Orca K-8 School. Tyler earned $105,355 in 2024.
Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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At Orca K-8 School, Jill Miller serves as a Other Teacher. They work 0.6 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,434.
Other Teacher/Orca K-8 School
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Lillie Rainwater holds the role of Other Teacher at Orca K-8 School. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,826.
Aide/Orca K-8 School
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Natacia Vanison holds the role of Aide at Orca K-8 School. Their status is 0.68 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,040.
Aide/Orca K-8 School
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At Orca K-8 School, Renee Shields serves as a Aide. They work 0.68 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,015.
Aide/Orca K-8 School
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Maria Wilkinson is a Aide at Orca K-8 School. They work 0.68 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $87,821.
Office/Clerical/Orca K-8 School
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At Orca K-8 School, Ian Reid serves as a Office/Clerical. They work 0.78 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,473.
Aide/Orca K-8 School
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Barbara Kendrix holds the role of Aide at Orca K-8 School. Their status is 0.68 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,310.
Aide/Orca K-8 School
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Tanya Dang is a Aide at Orca K-8 School. They work 0.68 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $73,173.
Aide/Orca K-8 School
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Mohamed Warsame is a Aide at Orca K-8 School. They work 0.34 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $51,384.