Chicago Public Schools / Communications Office
Agency file
The Communications Office is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 15 employees with median total compensation of $118,125; the highest distinct record was $257,028.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 15 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($118,125) — 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 $201,943 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $90,316. 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 1
Chief Communications Officer/Communications Office
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Melissa Stratton holds the role of Chief Communications Officer at Communications Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $257,028.
Education Media Relations/Communications Office
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Mary Fergus works as a Education Media Relations for Communications Office. Mary earned $201,943 in 2026.
Education Stakeholder Communications/Communications Office
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Eric Walker works as a Education Stakeholder Communications for Communications Office. Eric earned $201,943 in 2026.
Director Communications Operations/Communications Office
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Jasmine Illa holds the role of Director Communications Operations at Communications Office. In 2026, their total compensation was $171,806.
Director Internal Communications/Communications Office
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Colleen Kozubowski works as a Director Internal Communications for Communications Office. Colleen earned $170,466 in 2026.
Senior Press Secretary/Communications Office
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Sylvia Barragan is a Senior Press Secretary at Communications Office. 2026 total compensation came to $152,741.
Press Secretary/Communications Office
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At Communications Office, Evan Moore serves as a Press Secretary. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,401.
Manager Digital Media Services/Communications Office
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At Communications Office, Jesus Menendez serves as a Manager Digital Media Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,125.
Senior Communications Specialist/Communications Office
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James Malnati works as a Senior Communications Specialist for Communications Office. James earned $105,104 in 2026.
Senior Communications Specialist/Communications Office
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At Communications Office, Lauren Thill serves as a Senior Communications Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,104.
Senior Foreign Language Translator/Communications Office
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Ian Perez Zayas works as a Senior Foreign Language Translator for Communications Office. Ian earned $95,192 in 2026.
Assistant Press Secretary/Communications Office
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At Communications Office, Benjamin Pagani serves as a Assistant Press Secretary. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,116.
Digital Media Specialist/Communications Office
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Kristan Lieb is a Digital Media Specialist at Communications Office. 2026 total compensation came to $91,254.
Social Media Specialist/Communications Office
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Toni Daniels works as a Social Media Specialist for Communications Office. Toni earned $90,316 in 2026.
Communications Specialist/Communications Office
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Marlen Gongora works as a Communications Specialist for Communications Office. Marlen earned $88,421 in 2026.