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Chicago Public Schools / Michael Byrne Elementary

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Michael Byrne Elementary

Source file: Chicago Public Schools — Employee Position Roster / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Michael Byrne Elementary is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 95 employees with median total compensation of $94,007; the highest distinct record was $225,853.

Year
2026
Employees
95
Median total
$94,007
Highest record
$225,853

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$35,882$176,583+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 95 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($94,007) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$75,396 (75%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$25,211 (25%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$58,916
$67,057
$94,007
$128,742
$155,643

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $155,643 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,916. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Elizabeth Gallo

Principal/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$225,853
Base pay
$179,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$46,500
Total compensation
$225,853
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$179,353
Jobcode
000041
Pos #
117894

Elizabeth Gallo is a Principal at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $225,853.

Melody Murphy

Assistant Principal/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$201,885
Base pay
$156,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$45,070
Total compensation
$201,885
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$156,815
Jobcode
000042
Pos #
204636

Melody Murphy works as a Assistant Principal for Michael Byrne Elementary. Melody earned $201,885 in 2026.

Ignacio Yepez

Ib Coordinator/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$176,583
Base pay
$136,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$40,463
Total compensation
$176,583
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$136,120
Jobcode
000065
Pos #
615881

At Michael Byrne Elementary, Ignacio Yepez serves as a Ib Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,583.

Sonia Mercado

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,467
Base pay
$126,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,257
Total compensation
$164,467
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$126,210
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610527

At Michael Byrne Elementary, Sonia Mercado serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,467.

Lora Shimkus

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,466
Base pay
$126,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,257
Total compensation
$164,466
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$126,209
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
536610

Lora Shimkus is a Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $164,466.

Maria Torrez

School Counselor/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$164,357
Base pay
$126,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$38,237
Total compensation
$164,357
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$126,120
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
627143

Maria Torrez holds the role of School Counselor at Michael Byrne Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,357.

Cathy Wright

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$162,651
Base pay
$124,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,927
Total compensation
$162,651
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$124,724
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
453250

Cathy Wright works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Cathy earned $162,651 in 2026.

Jennifer Long

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$161,544
Base pay
$123,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,725
Total compensation
$161,544
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$123,819
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
121710

Jennifer Long works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Jennifer earned $161,544 in 2026.

Florence Bertucci Vlk

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$161,544
Base pay
$123,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$37,725
Total compensation
$161,544
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$123,819
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
422506

Florence Bertucci Vlk is a Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $161,544.

Deanna O'Brien

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$155,643
Base pay
$118,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,651
Total compensation
$155,643
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$118,992
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
112557

Deanna O'Brien works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Deanna earned $155,643 in 2026.

Dawn Stajura

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$155,465
Base pay
$118,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$36,618
Total compensation
$155,465
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$118,847
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
116339

Dawn Stajura holds the role of Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,465.

Katie Leno

Special Education Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$151,294
Base pay
$115,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,859
Total compensation
$151,294
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$115,435
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
246477

Katie Leno works as a Special Education Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Katie earned $151,294 in 2026.

Jequeline Salinas

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$149,850
Base pay
$114,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,596
Total compensation
$149,850
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$114,254
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
115337

Jequeline Salinas works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Jequeline earned $149,850 in 2026.

Javier Prado

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$147,886
Base pay
$112,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,238
Total compensation
$147,886
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$112,648
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
536613

Javier Prado is a Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $147,886.

Lora Serrano

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$146,583
Base pay
$111,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$35,001
Total compensation
$146,583
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$111,582
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
146447

At Michael Byrne Elementary, Lora Serrano serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,583.

Erin Roberts

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$142,208
Base pay
$108,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$34,205
Total compensation
$142,208
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$108,003
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
128828

Erin Roberts is a Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $142,208.

Malgorzata Rydzowska-Biernat

Special Education Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$141,502
Base pay
$113,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,552
Total compensation
$141,502
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$113,950
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
128918

Malgorzata Rydzowska-Biernat works as a Special Education Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Malgorzata earned $141,502 in 2026.

Kristen Rakis

Special Education Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$137,535
Base pay
$104,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,354
Total compensation
$137,535
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$104,181
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
129995

At Michael Byrne Elementary, Kristen Rakis serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,535.

Aviva Nomikos

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$137,525
Base pay
$104,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,352
Total compensation
$137,525
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$104,173
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
119216

At Michael Byrne Elementary, Aviva Nomikos serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,525.

Elizabeth Villalobos

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$137,258
Base pay
$103,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$33,303
Total compensation
$137,258
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$103,955
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
619953

Elizabeth Villalobos holds the role of Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,258.

Joanne Gasiorek

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$133,152
Base pay
$100,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,556
Total compensation
$133,152
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$100,596
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
467838

Joanne Gasiorek is a Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $133,152.

Benjamin Rubin

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$131,857
Base pay
$99,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32,320
Total compensation
$131,857
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$99,537
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
116249

At Michael Byrne Elementary, Benjamin Rubin serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,857.

Drew Akiyama-Elston

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$129,018
Base pay
$97,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,803
Total compensation
$129,018
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$97,215
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
506467

At Michael Byrne Elementary, Drew Akiyama-Elston serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,018.

Wilhelmina Asis-Mcnelis

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$129,018
Base pay
$97,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,803
Total compensation
$129,018
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$97,215
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
568828

At Michael Byrne Elementary, Wilhelmina Asis-Mcnelis serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,018.

Nicole Burg

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$128,742
Base pay
$96,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,753
Total compensation
$128,742
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$96,989
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
467719

Nicole Burg works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Nicole earned $128,742 in 2026.

Robert Gebel

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$128,742
Base pay
$96,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,753
Total compensation
$128,742
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$96,989
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
492522

Robert Gebel works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Robert earned $128,742 in 2026.

David Muro

Special Education Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$127,998
Base pay
$96,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,617
Total compensation
$127,998
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$96,381
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
352932

At Michael Byrne Elementary, David Muro serves as a Special Education Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,998.

Deborah Rosen

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$127,182
Base pay
$101,526
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,656
Total compensation
$127,182
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$101,526
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
592172

Deborah Rosen works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Deborah earned $127,182 in 2026.

Lee Ortiz

School Counselor/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$126,882
Base pay
$101,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,616
Total compensation
$126,882
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$101,266
Jobcode
990101
Pos #
122587

Lee Ortiz works as a School Counselor for Michael Byrne Elementary. Lee earned $126,882 in 2026.

Suzanne Smith

Special Education Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$126,882
Base pay
$101,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$25,616
Total compensation
$126,882
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$101,266
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
353348

Suzanne Smith is a Special Education Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $126,882.

Rhonda Santor

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$126,168
Base pay
$94,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,284
Total compensation
$126,168
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$94,884
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
528782

Rhonda Santor is a Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $126,168.

Natalie Soto

Special Education Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$126,168
Base pay
$94,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$31,284
Total compensation
$126,168
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$94,884
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
600199

Natalie Soto holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,168.

Samantha Soukal

Special Education Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$123,129
Base pay
$92,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$30,731
Total compensation
$123,129
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$92,398
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
494121

Samantha Soukal works as a Special Education Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Samantha earned $123,129 in 2026.

Micah Brown

Special Education Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$118,636
Base pay
$88,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,913
Total compensation
$118,636
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$88,723
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
116071

Micah Brown holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,636.

Samantha Gonzales

Special Education Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$118,011
Base pay
$88,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29,799
Total compensation
$118,011
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$88,212
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
686541

Samantha Gonzales is a Special Education Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $118,011.

Jose Fraga

School Clerk/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$116,375
Base pay
$87,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,774
Total compensation
$116,375
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$87,601
Jobcode
000468
Pos #
164314

Jose Fraga is a School Clerk at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $116,375.

Brandon Palmer

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$110,075
Base pay
$86,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,391
Total compensation
$110,075
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$86,684
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
140302

Brandon Palmer works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Brandon earned $110,075 in 2026.

Martyna Norwood

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$109,210
Base pay
$81,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$28,197
Total compensation
$109,210
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$81,013
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
609193

Martyna Norwood is a Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $109,210.

Kathleen Togher

Special Education Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$108,601
Base pay
$85,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,196
Total compensation
$108,601
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$85,405
Jobcode
500629
Pos #
562617

Kathleen Togher is a Special Education Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $108,601.

Juan Agudelo Mosquera

Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary

2026 total comp
$107,748
Base pay
$79,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,930
Total compensation
$107,748
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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Dept Id
22501
Fte Annual Salary
$79,818
Jobcode
000049
Pos #
610496

Juan Agudelo Mosquera works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Juan earned $107,748 in 2026.