Chicago Public Schools / Chicago Academy
Agency file
The Chicago Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 72 employees with median total compensation of $112,999; the highest distinct record was $217,918.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 72 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($112,999) — 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 $162,339 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $56,536. 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/Chicago Academy
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At Chicago Academy, Joyce Pae serves as a Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $217,918.
Assistant Principal/Chicago Academy
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Michael Wilkinson holds the role of Assistant Principal at Chicago Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $191,325.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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At Chicago Academy, Elaine Robaczewski serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,467.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Leah Radinsky works as a English Learner Prg Teacher for Chicago Academy. Leah earned $164,466 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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At Chicago Academy, Patricia Miller serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,411.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Karla Daye is a Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $164,377.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Elizabeth Brown works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Academy. Elizabeth earned $164,357 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Heather Walters works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Academy. Heather earned $162,339 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Deirdre Pallasch works as a Special Education Teacher for Chicago Academy. Deirdre earned $155,699 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Alma Moreno holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,726.
Special Education Teacher/Chicago Academy
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At Chicago Academy, Jessica Siegel serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,886.
Special Education Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Karin Candelaria works as a Special Education Teacher for Chicago Academy. Karin earned $147,886 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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At Chicago Academy, Elizabeth Rosado serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,937.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Hannah Furlong works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Academy. Hannah earned $142,937 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Laura Saunders holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,099.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Claudia Cano holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,175.
School Counselor/Chicago Academy
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Rebecca Kaffenbarger holds the role of School Counselor at Chicago Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,535.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Edith Aguilar is a Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $137,535.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Jason Bohan works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Academy. Jason earned $134,389 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Rebecca Hicks works as a Special Education Teacher for Chicago Academy. Rebecca earned $132,910 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Erin Timur works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Academy. Erin earned $130,839 in 2026.
School Counselor/Chicago Academy
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Kelly Hopps works as a School Counselor for Chicago Academy. Kelly earned $128,174 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Janelly Diaz is a Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $125,871.
Special Education Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Monika Walilko works as a Special Education Teacher for Chicago Academy. Monika earned $125,871 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Betsy Castellanos is a Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $122,447.
Special Education Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Maggie Monahan holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Chicago Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,322.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Stephanie Pittman works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Academy. Stephanie earned $121,155 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Dana Burlig works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Academy. Dana earned $119,584 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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At Chicago Academy, Alexis Smith serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,192.
School Clerk/Chicago Academy
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Jeanette Pawletki holds the role of School Clerk at Chicago Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,375.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Tracy Sohn is a Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $115,802.
Special Education Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Will Schwartz works as a Special Education Teacher for Chicago Academy. Will earned $115,006 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Jeanette Acevedo is a Special Education Teacher at Chicago Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $115,006.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Patrick Mccaw works as a Regular Teacher for Chicago Academy. Patrick earned $114,327 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Rebecca Lamarre holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,939.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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At Chicago Academy, Haleigh Schneider serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,855.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Elizabeth Hirtzel holds the role of Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,142.
Special Education Teacher/Chicago Academy
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At Chicago Academy, Jessica Martinez serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,748.
Regular Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Leah Fuller is a Regular Teacher at Chicago Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $105,347.
Bilingual Teacher/Chicago Academy
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Ricardo Luengas is a Bilingual Teacher at Chicago Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $99,620.