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
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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.
School Clerk/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Victoria Rodriguez serves as a School Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,991.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Eugenia Huang serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,464.
Bilingual Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Miriam Orrego holds the role of Bilingual Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,074.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Claudia Maya serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,075.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Junalyn Chua serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,075.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Claudia Orozco Orozco works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Claudia earned $109,755 in 2026.
Bilingual Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Adriana Bautista is a Bilingual Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $108,601.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Stephanie Vielman works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Stephanie earned $108,601 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Olivia Kirchner works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Olivia earned $106,414 in 2026.