City of Chicago / Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events / Deputy Commissioner
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Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.
6 employees hold this title in Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Median total compensation for the role is $157,332, above the department median of $98,394.
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Deputy Commissioner is held in 11 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the median of $157,332 ranks #10 of 11.
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This role is reported in 8 jurisdictions. In City of Chicago, the median of $175,512 ranks #4 of 8. See Deputy Commissioner across all of City of Chicago →
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Deputy Commissioner/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Tahira Baig holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,964.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Natasha Olguin is a Deputy Commissioner at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,332.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Bria Purdiman is a Deputy Commissioner at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,332.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Meida Mcneal is a Deputy Commissioner at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,332.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Frayne Lewis holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,140.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Erik Madsen works as a Deputy Commissioner for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Erik earned $139,140 in 2026.