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
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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.