Chicago Public Schools / Southside Occupational Academy
Agency file
The Southside Occupational Academy operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.
In 2026, this agency had 138 employees with median total compensation of $80,401; the highest distinct record was $220,133.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 138 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,401) — 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 $148,251 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $68,227. 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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Special Education Teacher/Southside Occupational Academy
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Catriona Aird is a Special Education Teacher at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $113,855.
Special Education Teacher/Southside Occupational Academy
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Julia Guerrero holds the role of Special Education Teacher at Southside Occupational Academy. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,855.
Special Education Teacher/Southside Occupational Academy
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Rodolfo Soto is a Special Education Teacher at Southside Occupational Academy. 2026 total compensation came to $111,464.
Special Education Teacher/Southside Occupational Academy
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Jenna Kmiec works as a Special Education Teacher for Southside Occupational Academy. Jenna earned $110,075 in 2026.