City of Chicago / Chicago Department of Public Health
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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 3
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Ngozi Adindu serves as a Psychiatric Nurse Practioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,496.
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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David Alvarez works as a Psychiatric Nurse Practioner for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. David earned $140,496 in 2026.
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Modupe Olukeye holds the role of Psychiatric Nurse Practioner at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,496.
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Stephanie Wilson holds the role of Psychiatric Nurse Practioner at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,496.
Epidemiologist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Isabel Chung serves as a Epidemiologist III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,148.
Epidemiologist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Jeff Lauritsen works as a Epidemiologist III for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Jeff earned $140,148 in 2026.
Data Scientist/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Sri Sivashanmugam holds the role of Data Scientist at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,148.
Director of Program Operations X33/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Katherine Calderon works as a Director of Program Operations X33 for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Katherine earned $137,532 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Alfonso Urquidi serves as a Assistant Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,532.
Director of Nutrition/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Tallett Vanek holds the role of Director of Nutrition at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,532.
Public Health Nurse II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Timothy Hudson is a Public Health Nurse II at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,376.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Jamila Ford works as a Public Health Administrator III for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Jamila earned $136,908 in 2026.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Tonya Hardy 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 $136,908.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Daphne Smith serves as a Public Health Administrator III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,908.
Public Health Administrator III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Divina Vargas serves as a Public Health Administrator III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,908.
Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Shane Zelencik serves as a Projects Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Omonzua Eromosele works as a Psychiatric Nurse Practioner for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Omonzua earned $135,744 in 2026.
Epidemiologist IV/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Stephanie Gretsch holds the role of Epidemiologist IV at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,000.
Sanitarian II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Denise Batinich holds the role of Sanitarian II at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,916.
Supervising Disease Control Investigator/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Myrtice Cintron works as a Supervising Disease Control Investigator for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Myrtice earned $134,916 in 2026.
Sanitarian II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Patricia Coats works as a Sanitarian II for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $134,916 in 2026.
Sanitarian II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Jacqueline Edwards holds the role of Sanitarian II at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,916.
Public Health Administrator II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Elissa Jones serves as a Public Health Administrator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,916.
Sanitarian II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Nola Martin works as a Sanitarian II for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Nola earned $134,916 in 2026.
Finance Officer/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Jacqueline Baylis is a Finance Officer at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Epidemiologist II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Cathy Cortes works as a Epidemiologist II for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Cathy earned $133,848 in 2026.
Auditor III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Catarina Cozzi is a Auditor III at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Clinical Therapist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Mary Creamer serves as a Clinical Therapist III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Clinical Therapist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Nancy Gajewski serves as a Clinical Therapist III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Epidemiologist II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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At Chicago Department of Public Health, Dana Harper serves as a Epidemiologist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,848.
Clinical Therapist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Latrelle Lowe Kerney works as a Clinical Therapist III for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Latrelle earned $133,848 in 2026.
Clinical Therapist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Annette Marquez is a Clinical Therapist III at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Finance Officer/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Derrick Mitchell holds the role of Finance Officer at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,848.
Clinical Therapist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Juanita Mosquera works as a Clinical Therapist III for Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. Juanita earned $133,848 in 2026.
Clinical Therapist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Othello Patterson-Banner is a Clinical Therapist III at Chicago Department of Public Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Epidemiologist II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Donna Peace holds the role of Epidemiologist II at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,848.
Epidemiologist II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Enrique Ramirez holds the role of Epidemiologist II at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,848.
Clinical Therapist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Jay Roth holds the role of Clinical Therapist III at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,848.
Clinical Therapist III/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Gelsys Rubio holds the role of Clinical Therapist III at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,848.
Epidemiologist II/Chicago Department of Public Health
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Yaa Simpson Osaebea holds the role of Epidemiologist II at Chicago Department of Public Health. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,848.