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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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.
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.
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.
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.