First Deputy Director

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

1 employees hold this title in Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. Median total compensation for the role is $168,924, above the department median of $113,568.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $168.9K
Role median: $168,924
Agency median: $113,568
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Chicago

First Deputy Director is held in 4 City of Chicago departments. In Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, the median of $168,924 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Office of Public Safety Administration

$204,132 · 1

Department of Finance

$199,800 · 1

Office of Emergency Management and Communications

$168,924 · 1

Median total compensation for the First Deputy Director role in other City of Chicagodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Ayanna Thomas

First Deputy Director/Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

2026 total comp

$168,924

Base pay: $168,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,924
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $168,924

At Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, Ayanna Thomas serves as a First Deputy Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $168,924.