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City of Chicago / Chicago Public Library / First Deputy Commissioner

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First Deputy Commissioner

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

1 employees hold this title in Chicago Public Library. Median total compensation for the role is $199,800, above the department median of $76,464.

Employees
1
Total payroll
$199.8K
Role median
$199,800
Agency median
$76,464
Comparison
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This role across City of Chicago

First Deputy Commissioner is held in 8 City of Chicago departments. In Chicago Public Library, the median of $199,800 ranks #1 of 8.

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First Deputy Commissioner beyond City of Chicago

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City of Chicago, the median of $196,740 ranks #2 of 2. See First Deputy Commissioner across all of City of Chicago

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$262,068 · 8

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Employees with this title

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Mary Messner

First Deputy Commissioner/Chicago Public Library

2026 total comp
$199,800
Base pay
$199,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,800
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$199,800

At Chicago Public Library, Mary Messner serves as a First Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,800.