Chicago Public Schools / Michael Byrne Elementary
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $155,643 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,916. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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/Michael Byrne Elementary
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At Michael Byrne Elementary, Sonia Mercado serves as a Regular Teacher. Their 2026 pay totaled $164,467.
Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary
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Lora Shimkus is a Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $164,466.
School Counselor/Michael Byrne Elementary
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Maria Torrez holds the role of School Counselor at Michael Byrne Elementary. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,357.
Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary
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Cathy Wright works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Cathy earned $162,651 in 2026.
Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary
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Florence Bertucci Vlk is a Regular Teacher at Michael Byrne Elementary. 2026 total compensation came to $161,544.
Regular Teacher/Michael Byrne Elementary
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Jennifer Long works as a Regular Teacher for Michael Byrne Elementary. Jennifer earned $161,544 in 2026.