Chicago Public Schools / Cps Virtual Academy
Agency file
The Cps Virtual Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 140 employees with median total compensation of $123,372; the highest distinct record was $245,938.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 140 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($123,372) — 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 $160,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $69,902. 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/Cps Virtual Academy
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Esmeralda Soto holds the role of Regular Teacher at Cps Virtual Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,344.
Special Education Teacher/Cps Virtual Academy
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Melissa Beemsterboer works as a Special Education Teacher for Cps Virtual Academy. Melissa earned $147,344 in 2026.
Special Education Teacher/Cps Virtual Academy
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Lisa Bracker works as a Special Education Teacher for Cps Virtual Academy. Lisa earned $146,287 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Cps Virtual Academy
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Lorraine Platek holds the role of Regular Teacher at Cps Virtual Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,853.
Regular Teacher/Cps Virtual Academy
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Elisa Smith is a Regular Teacher at Cps Virtual Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $143,853.