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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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.
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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Rosemary Massoni-Wright holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $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.
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.
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.
Technology Coordinator/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Eric Diaz serves as a Technology Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,568.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Stella Arroyo works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Stella earned $102,874 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Jenna Dicaro serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,765.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Carmen Zapata serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,163.
School Clerk/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Mercy Luna works as a School Clerk for Columbia Explorers Academy. Mercy earned $100,937 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Jeanette Lopez works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Jeanette earned $99,734 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Elizabeth Vela works as a Special Education Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Elizabeth earned $99,620 in 2026.
School Clerk/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Samantha Villa serves as a School Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,723.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Celia Taylor holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,038.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Elva Contreras works as a Special Education Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Elva earned $97,038 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Nayeli Franco holds the role of Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,038.
English Learner Prg Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Savannah Aguilera is a English Learner Prg Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $97,038.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Zulema Flores works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Zulema earned $97,038 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Michael Coates works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Michael earned $95,436 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Briana Soto Sanchez works as a Special Education Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Briana earned $95,436 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Brenda Ortiz works as a Regular Teacher for Columbia Explorers Academy. Brenda earned $95,436 in 2026.