City of Chicago / Chicago Fire Department / Deputy Commissioner - 42
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Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.
2 employees hold this title in Chicago Fire Department. Median total compensation for the role is $191,934, above the department median of $122,376.
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Deputy Commissioner - 42 is held in 5 City of Chicago departments. In Chicago Fire Department, the median of $191,934 ranks #3 of 5.
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This role is reported in 8 jurisdictions. In City of Chicago, the median of $175,512 ranks #4 of 8. See Deputy Commissioner across all of City of Chicago →
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Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Fire Department
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John Javorka holds the role of Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,284.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Fire Department
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Cynthia Rivera holds the role of Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,584.