Assistant Director of News Affairs

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

2 employees hold this title in Chicago Police Department. Median total compensation for the role is $137,298, above the department median of $115,158.

Employees: 2
Total payroll: $274.6K
Role median: $137,298
Agency median: $115,158
Comparison: Above

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Assistant Director of News Affairs is held in 2 City of Chicago departments. In Chicago Police Department, the median of $137,298 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Chicago Fire Department

$143,880 · 1

Median total compensation for the Assistant 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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Thomas Ahern

Assistant Director of News Affairs/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$141,684

Base pay: $141,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,684
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $141,684

Thomas Ahern is a Assistant Director of News Affairs at Chicago Police Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,684.

Margaret Huynh

Assistant Director of News Affairs/Chicago Police Department

2026 total comp

$132,912

Base pay: $132,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,912
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $132,912

Margaret Huynh holds the role of Assistant Director of News Affairs at Chicago Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,912.