City of Chicago / Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.
In 2026, this agency had 173 employees with median total compensation of $98,928; the highest distinct record was $197,820.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 173 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($98,928) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $146,160 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $77,640. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Commissioner of Bus Afairs and Consumer Prot/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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At Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Ivan Capifali serves as a Commissioner of Bus Afairs and Consumer Prot. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,820.
First Deputy Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Tiffany Brooks is a First Deputy Commissioner at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $188,400.
Local Liquor Control Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Shannon Trotter works as a Local Liquor Control Commissioner for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Shannon earned $181,356 in 2026.
Managing Deputy Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Lotika Pai works as a Managing Deputy Commissioner for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Lotika earned $180,324 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Rupal Bapat works as a Deputy Commissioner for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Rupal earned $175,512 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Dennis Guillermo holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $175,512.
Director of Labor Standards/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Miguel Campos holds the role of Director of Labor Standards at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,964.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Jerel Dawson is a Deputy Commissioner at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,964.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Aaron Lee is a Deputy Commissioner at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,964.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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At Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Elisa Sledzinska serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,332.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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David Frueh is a Assistant Commissioner at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Christopher Jessup is a Assistant Commissioner at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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At Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Tibbs serves as a Assistant Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Amanda Weiland works as a Assistant Commissioner for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $153,384 in 2026.
Program Manager/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Monique Davids works as a Program Manager for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Monique earned $150,072 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Linda Ruelas is a Assistant Commissioner at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,808.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Adam Weller is a Assistant Commissioner at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,808.
Senior Programmer/Analyst/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Dina Vilenchik works as a Senior Programmer/Analyst for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Dina earned $146,160 in 2026.
Senior Systems Programmer/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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John Wendell works as a Senior Systems Programmer for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. John earned $146,160 in 2026.
Recovery Team Program Director/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Maurice Phillips is a Recovery Team Program Director at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,808.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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James Harris holds the role of Assistant Commissioner at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,532.
Station Manager/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Jonathan Norton works as a Station Manager for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $136,692 in 2026.
Manager of Business Compliance Investigations/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Joseph Sneed Jr works as a Manager of Business Compliance Investigations for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $136,692 in 2026.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Ted Chraca is a Business Compliance Investigator at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,916.
Criminal History Analyst/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Jose Franco is a Criminal History Analyst at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,916.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Thomas Malesh works as a Business Compliance Investigator for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $134,916 in 2026.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Kisa Mcdonald works as a Business Compliance Investigator for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Kisa earned $134,916 in 2026.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Gloria Mijares Diaz works as a Business Compliance Investigator for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Gloria earned $134,916 in 2026.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Mauricio Nowak is a Business Compliance Investigator at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,916.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Thomas Ricobene holds the role of Business Compliance Investigator at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,916.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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At Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Leroy Young Jr serves as a Business Compliance Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,916.
Senior Public Information Officer/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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At Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Marisol Acevedo serves as a Senior Public Information Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,668.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Marguerite Anderson holds the role of Business Compliance Investigator at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,668.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Alberto Lagunas works as a Business Compliance Investigator for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Alberto earned $130,668 in 2026.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Michelle Murray works as a Business Compliance Investigator for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $130,668 in 2026.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Christine Rivkin is a Business Compliance Investigator at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,668.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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David Wieczorek is a Business Compliance Investigator at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,668.
Supvsr of Public Vehicle Inspectors/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Octavio Duenas holds the role of Supvsr of Public Vehicle Inspectors at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,620.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Parrish Clay works as a Business Compliance Investigator for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Parrish earned $126,864 in 2026.
Business Compliance Investigator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Sandra Diaz is a Business Compliance Investigator at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,848.