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 14
Program Coordinator/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Anisha Hicks serves as a Program Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,752.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Tywanda Kirk works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Tywanda earned $70,752 in 2026.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Raven Sanchez is a Staff Assistant at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,752.
Communicable Disease Control Investigator II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Brittani Stroud works as a Communicable Disease Control Investigator II for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Brittani earned $70,752 in 2026.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Undra Ware works as a Administrative Services Officer I for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Undra earned $70,752 in 2026.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Tracy Wells-White works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Tracy earned $70,752 in 2026.
Communicable Disease Control Investigator II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Larhonda Witherspoon holds the role of Communicable Disease Control Investigator II at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,752.
Public Health Nutritionist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Alberto Alvarez is a Public Health Nutritionist at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,396.
Public Health Nutritionist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Ana Castaneda works as a Public Health Nutritionist for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Ana earned $69,396 in 2026.
Public Health Nutritionist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Somalia Ray works as a Public Health Nutritionist for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Somalia earned $69,396 in 2026.
Public Health Nutritionist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Sandra Villagomez is a Public Health Nutritionist at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,396.
Community Intervention Specialist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Thomas Nickels is a Community Intervention Specialist at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,616.
Public Health Administrator I/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Kevin Carter is a Public Health Administrator I at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,608.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Jasmine Jackson is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,608.
Audio-Visual Specialist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Riley Sorin is a Audio-Visual Specialist at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,608.
Public Health Nutritionist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Karine Darko works as a Public Health Nutritionist for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Karine earned $67,284 in 2026.
Public Health Nutritionist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Miriam De La Torre serves as a Public Health Nutritionist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,284.
Public Health Nutritionist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Erica Gonzalez Reyes is a Public Health Nutritionist at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,284.
Public Health Nutritionist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Roxana Hernandez is a Public Health Nutritionist at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,284.
Public Health Nutritionist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Rafiya Menk holds the role of Public Health Nutritionist at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,284.
Public Health Nutritionist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Xochilt Zamorano serves as a Public Health Nutritionist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,284.
Administrative Services Officer I-Excluded/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Ellean Bradley serves as a Administrative Services Officer I-Excluded. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,516.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Cassandra Calderon is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,488.
Behavioral Health Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Gloria Calvache works as a Behavioral Health Assistant for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Gloria earned $64,488 in 2026.
EMS Supervisor/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Lisa Beard works as a EMS Supervisor for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $63,504 in 2026.
Laboratory Technician III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Magaly Contreras works as a Laboratory Technician III for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Magaly earned $61,548 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Challis Bell holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Behavioral Health Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Nakita Collins holds the role of Behavioral Health Assistant at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Head Storekeeper/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Daniel Galvan works as a Head Storekeeper for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $58,764 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Shannon Woods serves as a Behavioral Health Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Sakena Wright works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Sakena earned $58,764 in 2026.
EMS Supervisor/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Patrick Bailey works as a EMS Supervisor for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $57,852 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Justin Hallas is a Behavioral Health Assistant at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Cortney Hobbs is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Certified Medical Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Kayla Jones is a Certified Medical Assistant at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Yolanda Keith works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Yolanda earned $56,124 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Kisesha Mccollum works as a Behavioral Health Assistant for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Kisesha earned $56,124 in 2026.
Behavioral Health Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Reilly Perry holds the role of Behavioral Health Assistant at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Aeisha Watson serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,124.
Emergency Medical Technician/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Dorothy Anderson holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,532.