Director of Planning Research and Development

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

1 employees hold this title in Chicago Department of Aviation. Median total compensation for the role is $160,680, above the department median of $101,358.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $160.7K
Role median: $160,680
Agency median: $101,358
Comparison: Above

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Director of Planning Research and Development is held in 4 City of Chicago departments. In Chicago Department of Aviation, the median of $160,680 ranks #1 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Chicago Department of Public Health

$158,508 · 3

Department of Planning and Development

$146,808 · 1

Department of Housing

$121,668 · 1

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Molly Monserud

Director of Planning Research and Development/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$160,680

Base pay: $160,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,680
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $160,680

Molly Monserud works as a Director of Planning Research and Development for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Molly earned $160,680 in 2026.