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 2
Assistant Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Mervin Dino serves as a Assistant Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Regina Meza Jimenez holds the role of Assistant Commissioner at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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John Pfeiffer holds the role of Assistant Commissioner at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Madeline Shea is a Assistant Commissioner at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,384.
Director of Program Operations X33/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Sharita Webb serves as a Director of Program Operations X33. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,384.
Director of Program Operations X33/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Jessica Wilkerson is a Director of Program Operations X33 at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,384.
Supervising Public Health Nurse/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Clora Aikens is a Supervising Public Health Nurse at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,472.
Supervising Public Health Nurse/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Chandra Logan is a Supervising Public Health Nurse at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,472.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Hannah Anderson serves as a Public Health Administrator III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,240.
Suprvng Building/Contruct Inspector/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Tony Burmistrz holds the role of Suprvng Building/Contruct Inspector at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,180.
Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Michael Robbins serves as a Projects Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,072.
Director of Disease Investigations/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Tammy Rutledge holds the role of Director of Disease Investigations at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,072.
Regional Communicable Disease Investigator/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Loretta Miller works as a Regional Communicable Disease Investigator for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Loretta earned $148,056 in 2026.
Chief Contract Expediter/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Maribel Valdez serves as a Chief Contract Expediter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,056.
Supervising Public Health Nurse/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Anna Esquivel is a Supervising Public Health Nurse at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,672.
Supervising Public Health Nurse/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Luchrisha Fisher holds the role of Supervising Public Health Nurse at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,672.
Director of Laboratory Science/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Do Kim is a Director of Laboratory Science at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,808.
Director of Administrative Services/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Sanura Lott serves as a Director of Administrative Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,808.
Director of Human Resources/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Shalanda Means works as a Director of Human Resources for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Shalanda earned $146,808 in 2026.
Contracts Administrator/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Alejandro Rodriguez holds the role of Contracts Administrator at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,808.
Director of Planning Research and Development/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Emily Zaran is a Director of Planning Research and Development at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,808.
Psychologist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Sheila Sulkes holds the role of Psychologist at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.
Director of Mental Health Center/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Francisco Rodriguez works as a Director of Mental Health Center for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Francisco earned $144,756 in 2026.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Rick Ortiz works as a Public Health Administrator III for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Rick earned $143,400 in 2026.
Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Rachel Beham serves as a Projects Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,232.
Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Estrella Cervantes holds the role of Projects Administrator at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,232.
Program Manager/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Erica Davis serves as a Program Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,232.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Guadalupe Alcazar is a Public Health Nurse II at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,840.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Shannetta Barnes serves as a Public Health Nurse II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,840.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Monica Broadie serves as a Public Health Nurse II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,840.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Marcie Harris serves as a Public Health Nurse II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,840.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Arlene Jackson holds the role of Public Health Nurse II at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,840.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Donna Long works as a Public Health Nurse II for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Donna earned $141,840 in 2026.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Esther Mudoh holds the role of Public Health Nurse II at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,840.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Margaret Okodua is a Public Health Nurse II at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,840.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Karen Reed works as a Public Health Nurse II for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $141,840 in 2026.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Latonya Smith holds the role of Public Health Nurse II at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,840.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Marhodora Ucol works as a Public Health Nurse II for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Marhodora earned $141,840 in 2026.
Epidemiologist IV/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Kirsti Bocskay holds the role of Epidemiologist IV at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,132.
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Modupe Adefeso serves as a Psychiatric Nurse Practioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,496.