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 $133,380, above the department median of $122,376.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $133.4K
Role median: $133,380
Agency median: $122,376
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Chicago

Director of News Affairs is held in 4 City of Chicago departments. In Chicago Fire Department, the median of $133,380 ranks #4 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Chicago Police Department

$155,616 · 1

Department of Law

$155,556 · 1

Office of Emergency Management and Communications

$147,360 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director of News 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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Katherine Peyton-Chaney

Director of News Affairs/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp

$133,380

Base pay: $133,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,380
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $133,380

Katherine Peyton-Chaney holds the role of Director of News Affairs at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,380.