Assistant to the Commissioner

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1 employees hold this title in Chicago Department of Aviation. Median total compensation for the role is $103,488, above the department median of $101,358.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $103.5K
Role median: $103,488
Agency median: $101,358
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Assistant to the Commissioner is held in 5 City of Chicago departments. In Chicago Department of Aviation, the median of $103,488 ranks #4 of 5.

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Adriana Ference

Assistant to the Commissioner/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$103,488

Base pay: $103,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $103,488

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Adriana Ference serves as a Assistant to the Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,488.