City of Chicago / Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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The Chicago Commission on Human Relations is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 19 employees with median total compensation of $122,700; the highest distinct record was $170,436.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 19 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($122,700) — 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 $138,840 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $81,324. 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
First Deputy Commissioner - 21/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Kenneth Gunn works as a First Deputy Commissioner - 21 for Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $170,436 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner- 22/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Jo Newsome is a Deputy Commissioner- 22 at Chicago Commission on Human Relations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $151,884.
Director of Human Rights Compliance/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Kristen Lee works as a Director of Human Rights Compliance for Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. Kristen earned $138,840 in 2026.
Director of Human Rights Compliance/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Marisol Gallegos is a Director of Human Rights Compliance at Chicago Commission on Human Relations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,044.
Director of Intergroup Relations and Outreach/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Daniel Serrano is a Director of Intergroup Relations and Outreach at Chicago Commission on Human Relations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,044.
Hate Crime Victim Advocate/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Norman White works as a Hate Crime Victim Advocate for Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. Norman earned $124,584 in 2026.
Human Relations Investigator II/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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At Chicago Commission on Human Relations, Peter Oakley serves as a Human Relations Investigator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,700.
Human Relations Investigator II/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Cheryl Reid holds the role of Human Relations Investigator II at Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,700.
Human Relations Investigator II/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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At Chicago Commission on Human Relations, Albert Robinson serves as a Human Relations Investigator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,700.
Human Relations Investigator II/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Connie Simonelli works as a Human Relations Investigator II for Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. Connie earned $122,700 in 2026.
Human Relations Specialist II/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Jennifer Scott holds the role of Human Relations Specialist II at Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,100.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Wessie Johnson works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. Wessie earned $112,104 in 2026.
Human Resources Business Partner-Excld/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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At Chicago Commission on Human Relations, Gloria Vu serves as a Human Resources Business Partner-Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.
Human Relations Investigator II/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Daniel Patlan holds the role of Human Relations Investigator II at Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Human Relations Investigator II/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Ingrid Upchurch works as a Human Relations Investigator II for Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. Ingrid earned $88,524 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Maria Balderas works as a Executive Administrative Assistant II for Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. Maria earned $83,052 in 2026.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Yaritsa Perez works as a Project Coordinator for Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. Yaritsa earned $81,324 in 2026.
Hate Crime Victim Advocate/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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Valeria Macias holds the role of Hate Crime Victim Advocate at Chicago Commission on Human Relations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,124.
Public Relations Representative III - Excld/Chicago Commission on Human Relations
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At Chicago Commission on Human Relations, Alexander Chaves serves as a Public Relations Representative III - Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,476.