Director of Public Affairs

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1 employees hold this title in Chicago Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $136,308, above the department median of $106,912.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $136.3K
Role median: $136,308
Agency median: $106,912
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Chicago

Director of Public Affairs is held in 16 City of Chicago departments. In Chicago Department of Transportation, the median of $136,308 ranks #4 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Chicago Department of Aviation

$143,880 · 1

Chicago Public Library

$143,880 · 1

Department of Water Management

$141,534 · 2

Office of Inspector General

$132,912 · 1

Office of Budget & Management

$132,912 · 1

Office of City Clerk

$132,912 · 1

Civilian Office of Police Accountability

$128,736 · 2

Department of Streets and Sanitation

$123,372 · 1

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

$123,372 · 1

Department of Procurement Services

$123,372 · 1

Department of Buildings

$117,672 · 1

Department of Family and Support Services

$117,672 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director of Public Affairs role in other City of Chicagodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Erica Schroeder

Director of Public Affairs/Chicago Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$136,308

Base pay: $136,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $136,308

Erica Schroeder holds the role of Director of Public Affairs at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,308.