City of Chicago / Chicago Animal Care and Control
Agency file
The Chicago Animal Care and Control is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 66 employees with median total compensation of $78,792; the highest distinct record was $184,800.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 66 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($78,792) — 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 $123,924 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,936. 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.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Animal Care Aide I/Chicago Animal Care and Control
Helena Brewster Anderson works as a Animal Care Aide I for Chicago Animal Care and Control. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Helena earned $30,586 in 2026 (paid $29/hour).
Animal Care Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Animal Care and Control
At Chicago Animal Care and Control, Cristian Coreas serves as a Animal Care Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,586 (paid $29/hour).
Animal Care Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Animal Care and Control
Mila Perez holds the role of Animal Care Clerk - Hourly at Chicago Animal Care and Control. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,586 (paid $29/hour).
Animal Care Clerk - Hourly/Chicago Animal Care and Control
At Chicago Animal Care and Control, Jamie Sullivan serves as a Animal Care Clerk - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,586 (paid $29/hour).