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 2
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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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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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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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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Tonanzit Sanchez serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,739.
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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Joel Rivera is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $76,025.
School Security Officer/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Baltazar Fregoso is a School Security Officer at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $74,827.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Jane Munoz works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Columbia Explorers Academy. Jane earned $72,889 in 2026.
Teacher Assistant/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Elizabeth Leon serves as a Teacher Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,804.