Assistant Director of News Affairs

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

1 employees hold this title in Chicago Fire Department. Median total compensation for the role is $143,880, above the department median of $122,376.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $143.9K
Role median: $143,880
Agency median: $122,376
Comparison: Above

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Assistant Director of News Affairs is held in 2 City of Chicago departments. In Chicago Fire Department, the median of $143,880 ranks #1 of 2.

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Chicago Police Department

$137,298 · 2

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Larry Merritt

Assistant Director of News Affairs/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$143,880

Base pay: $143,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,880
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $143,880

Larry Merritt is a Assistant Director of News Affairs at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,880.