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City of Chicago / Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events / Commissioner of Cultural Affairs/Spec Events

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Commissioner of Cultural Affairs/Spec Events

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1 employees hold this title in Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Median total compensation for the role is $195,000, above the department median of $98,394.

Employees
1
Total payroll
$195K
Role median
$195,000
Agency median
$98,394
Comparison
Above

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Employees with this title

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Kenya Merritt

Commissioner of Cultural Affairs/Spec Events/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

2026 total comp
$195,000
Base pay
$195,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,000
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$195,000

Kenya Merritt holds the role of Commissioner of Cultural Affairs/Spec Events at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,000.