City of Chicago / Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
Agency file
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
Highest-paid first / page 5
Television Production Specialist/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Eryn Walanka holds the role of Television Production Specialist at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,476.
Supvsr of Personnel Services/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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At Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Analeza Walker serves as a Supvsr of Personnel Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,476.
Television Production Specialist/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Shawneek Brown holds the role of Television Production Specialist at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,996.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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At Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Jonathan Aguilar serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,752.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Felisha Jones holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,752.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Jasmin Plascencia holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,752.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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At Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Neil Ruby serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,752.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Saul Brant is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,488.
Senior Studio Equipment Operator/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Corinthian Fields holds the role of Senior Studio Equipment Operator at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,660.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Minerva Perez holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Senior Videographer/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Isaiah Im works as a Senior Videographer for Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Their status is full-time. Isaiah earned $57,852 in 2026.
Law Clerk/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
Sakshi Bhanushali is a Law Clerk at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $21,840 (paid $21/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
Ryann Inniss is a Student Intern at Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $17,264 (paid $17/hour).