Chicago Public Schools / Back of the Yards
Agency file
The Back of the Yards is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 118 employees with median total compensation of $108,051; the highest distinct record was $209,202.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 118 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($108,051) — 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 $146,253 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $65,994. 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
Principal/Back of the Yards
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Barbara Manjarrez works as a Principal for Back of the Yards. Barbara earned $209,202 in 2026.
Assistant Principal/Back of the Yards
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Sabrina Walker holds the role of Assistant Principal at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $201,885.
Ib Coordinator/Back of the Yards
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Christopher Oakes works as a Ib Coordinator for Back of the Yards. Christopher earned $170,607 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Alicia Gonzalez works as a Regular Teacher for Back of the Yards. Alicia earned $164,411 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Patrick Quinn holds the role of Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,604.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Charanjeet Baez works as a Regular Teacher for Back of the Yards. Charanjeet earned $158,257 in 2026.
School Counselor/Back of the Yards
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Juan Salinas holds the role of School Counselor at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,564.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Madilyn Strentz is a Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $150,085.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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William Ness holds the role of Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,886.
School Counselor/Back of the Yards
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Andres Avila is a School Counselor at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $147,344.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Adriana Lopez works as a Regular Teacher for Back of the Yards. Adriana earned $147,344 in 2026.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Nancy Guzman is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $146,346.
Ib Coordinator/Back of the Yards
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Meghan Kavalauskas holds the role of Ib Coordinator at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,253.
Ib Coordinator/Back of the Yards
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Kelsey Beckman works as a Ib Coordinator for Back of the Yards. Kelsey earned $146,253 in 2026.
School Operations Manager/Back of the Yards
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Denise Romo holds the role of School Operations Manager at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,142.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Elizabeth Kelley holds the role of Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,014.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Sophia Papaefthimiou holds the role of Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,667.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Chelsea Moorman works as a Regular Teacher for Back of the Yards. Chelsea earned $140,364 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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At Back of the Yards, Jonathan Ishmael serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,175.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Benita Arguellez is a Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $137,773.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Violeta Romero is a Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $135,474.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Bridget Alexander works as a Regular Teacher for Back of the Yards. Bridget earned $134,695 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Meredith Brener holds the role of Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,686.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Kerith Asma is a Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $131,893.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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At Back of the Yards, Robert Anderson serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,659.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Mark Henninger works as a Regular Teacher for Back of the Yards. Mark earned $129,659 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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At Back of the Yards, Yiwen Wu serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,018.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Alicia Maxwell works as a Regular Teacher for Back of the Yards. Alicia earned $128,742 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Ryan Blumberg is a Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $126,168.
Special Education Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Daniel Valdez is a Special Education Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $125,871.
Bilingual Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Daniel Weber is a Bilingual Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $123,405.
Special Education Teacher/Back of the Yards
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At Back of the Yards, Laura Peabody serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,302.
Bilingual Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Maria Alvarez is a Bilingual Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $122,447.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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At Back of the Yards, Erik Strentz serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,322.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Jason Haarmann holds the role of Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,322.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Jasmin Zarate holds the role of Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,529.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Kelsey Clodfelter is a Regular Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $121,475.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Anabel Avitia is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Back of the Yards. 2026 total compensation came to $121,475.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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Alejandra Moreno works as a Regular Teacher for Back of the Yards. Alejandra earned $121,155 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Back of the Yards
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At Back of the Yards, Terence Morrow serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,193.