Chicago Public Schools / Columbia Explorers Academy
Agency file
The Columbia Explorers Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 101 employees with median total compensation of $102,874; the highest distinct record was $239,959.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 101 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,874) — 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 $155,272 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,335. 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/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Eileen Considine holds the role of Principal at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $239,959.
Assistant Principal/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Beth West is a Assistant Principal at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $201,885.
Assistant Principal/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Veronica Barrera serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,479.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Ingrid Michel works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Ingrid earned $161,180 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Craig Cleve serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,621.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Chelsea Clementz holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,546.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Erin Sullivan is a Special Education Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $158,061.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Casey Feeney is a Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $156,404.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Armando Vega works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Armando earned $156,404 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Adriana Cardenas serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,760.
Ste(A)M Coordinator/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Simone Norris holds the role of Ste(A)M Coordinator at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,272.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Jennifer Ford holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,132.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Stacy Medeiros-Delgado holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,132.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Nadia Barrera holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,822.
Bilingual Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Sonia Nieto holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,726.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Christy Gregory holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,726.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Andrew Cosme is a Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $146,583.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Monika Rauba holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,346.
School Counselor/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Sofia Aguinaga serves as a School Counselor. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,937.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Ricka Martinez is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $141,014.
Case Manager/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Crystal Hernandez serves as a Case Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,364.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Sonia Varela holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,008.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Jenny Kuang serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,250.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Amy Badke serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,686.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Jane Debatty holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,910.
Lead Coach/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Simon Toledano holds the role of Lead Coach at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,877.
Bilingual Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Josefina Ferreira works as a Bilingual Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Josefina earned $128,742 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Rosemary Massoni-Wright holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,742.
Bilingual Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Berenice Moreno serves as a Bilingual Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,742.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Carly Zwiazek is a Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $127,085.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Salenia Cooper is a Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $126,168.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Luz Vaca serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,310.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Victoria Varela works as a Special Education Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Victoria earned $118,636 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Yang Xia works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Yang earned $117,574 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Omar Cervantes works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Omar earned $116,265 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Bridget Rodriguez serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,006.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Eunice Gonzalez-Rodriguez holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,006.
School Counselor/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Ana Cuevas works as a School Counselor for Columbia Explorers Academy. Ana earned $114,887 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Zackary Rupp works as a Special Education Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Zackary earned $112,142 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Susana Barajas holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,142.