City of Chicago / Chicago Department of Public Health
Agency file
The Chicago Department of Public Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 578 employees with median total compensation of $102,588; the highest distinct record was $204,132.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 578 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,588) — 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 $146,808 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $70,752. 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
Medical Director/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Stephanie Black works as a Medical Director for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $204,132 in 2026.
Medical Director/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Michelle Funk works as a Medical Director for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $204,132 in 2026.
Medical Director/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Janna Kerins works as a Medical Director for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Janna earned $204,132 in 2026.
Medical Director/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Kathleen Ritger holds the role of Medical Director at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $204,132.
Medical Director/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Alexander Sloboda holds the role of Medical Director at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,800.
First Deputy Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Fikirte Wagaw works as a First Deputy Commissioner for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Fikirte earned $199,800 in 2026.
Medical Director/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Miao Hua serves as a Medical Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $194,688.
Managing Deputy Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Maribel Chavez Torres works as a Managing Deputy Commissioner for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Maribel earned $188,400 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Mary Emmanuel serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,356.
Deputy Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Aparna Priyadarshi holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Jennifer Vidis is a Deputy Commissioner at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
Nurse Practitioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Evelyn Cato is a Nurse Practitioner at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $172,584.
Nurse Practitioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Daniel Ceballos serves as a Nurse Practitioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,584.
Suprvng Building/Contruct Inspector/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Kevin Comer is a Suprvng Building/Contruct Inspector at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $172,572.
Director of Epidemiology/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Nikhil Prachand holds the role of Director of Epidemiology at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,672.
Director of Epidemiology/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Peter Ruestow holds the role of Director of Epidemiology at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,672.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Cecilia Almazan Izaguirre serves as a Public Health Administrator III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,444.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Kenya Bell is a Public Health Administrator III at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $162,444.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Jose Gonzalez is a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $162,444.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Evelyn Green is a Public Health Administrator III at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $162,444.
Epidemiologist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Margaret Eaglin holds the role of Epidemiologist III at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,792.
Epidemiologist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Saadeh Ewaidah serves as a Epidemiologist III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,792.
Epidemiologist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Alexandra Gagner holds the role of Epidemiologist III at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,792.
Epidemiologist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Emile Jorgensen is a Epidemiologist III at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $159,792.
Epidemiologist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Usha Samala is a Epidemiologist III at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $159,792.
Epidemiologist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Shamika Smith holds the role of Epidemiologist III at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,792.
Director of Planning Research and Development/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Jenifer Buckley serves as a Director of Planning Research and Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,508.
Director of Program Operations X33/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Jorge Cestou serves as a Director of Program Operations X33. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,508.
Director of Planning Research and Development/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Katherine Mcmahon holds the role of Director of Planning Research and Development at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,508.
Director of Program Operations X33/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Irina Tabidze is a Director of Program Operations X33 at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,508.
Deputy Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Ravikiran Bhairavabhotla is a Deputy Commissioner at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,332.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Claudia Blanco serves as a Public Health Administrator III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,332.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Victoria Romero holds the role of Public Health Administrator III at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,332.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Berenice Tow works as a Public Health Administrator III for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Berenice earned $157,332 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Sonya Enoch works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Sonya earned $157,296 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Chul Park works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Chul earned $157,296 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Raynaldo Suarez serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,296.
Building/Construction Inspector/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Sergio Vera serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,296.
Epidemiologist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Theodore Bonau holds the role of Epidemiologist III at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,764.
Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Services/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Virginia Castaneda works as a Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Services for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Virginia earned $153,384 in 2026.