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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Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Elijah Lipsett serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,853.
Regular Teacher/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Vanessa Barrientos is a Regular Teacher at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $92,853.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Maria Cerpa holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,172.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Rebeca Guerrero is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $82,172.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Adriana Sanchez holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,399.
School Security Officer/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Armando Gomez serves as a School Security Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,856.
Teacher Assistant/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Bertha Martinez is a Teacher Assistant at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $80,164.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Luz Ramirez is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $79,402.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Ines Neria works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Columbia Explorers Academy. Ines earned $76,739 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Oralia Trujillo is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,739.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Tonanzit Sanchez serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.