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 3
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Alma Mancilla holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,130.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Jasmin Mercado serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,902.
Elementary Lunchroom Manager/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Hector Avila works as a Elementary Lunchroom Manager for Columbia Explorers Academy. Hector earned $68,663 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Jailene Delgado holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,057.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Denise Gutierrez works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Columbia Explorers Academy. Denise earned $67,057 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Erika Lara Zavala holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,994.
Teacher Assistant/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Monica Morales works as a Teacher Assistant for Columbia Explorers Academy. Monica earned $65,538 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Marta Castro works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Columbia Explorers Academy. Marta earned $65,462 in 2026.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Ariana Caamano Millan works as a Special Education Classroom Assist for Columbia Explorers Academy. Ariana earned $64,347 in 2026.
Teacher Assistant/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Allison Medina holds the role of Teacher Assistant at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,046.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Jocelyn Torres serves as a Special Education Classroom Assist. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Susana Magana holds the role of Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,335.
Special Education Classroom Assist/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Denisse Channita is a Special Education Classroom Assist at Columbia Explorers Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $62,828.
School Assistant/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Julian Morales serves as a School Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,865.
Cook I/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Jesus Hernandez-Galindo works as a Cook I for Columbia Explorers Academy. Jesus earned $55,735 in 2026.
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This Special Education Teacher record at Columbia Explorers Academy for Maria Nunez may represent several individuals, totaling $51,483 in 2026.
Porter/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Quentin Brown holds the role of Porter at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,262.
Lunchroom Attendant/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Estela Almanza serves as a Lunchroom Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,455.
Lunchroom Attendant/Columbia Explorers Academy
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At Columbia Explorers Academy, Maria Rojas Rodriguez serves as a Lunchroom Attendant. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,169.
Lunchroom Attendant/Columbia Explorers Academy
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Norma Lares holds the role of Lunchroom Attendant at Columbia Explorers Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,169.