City of Chicago / Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2026, this agency had 66 employees with median total compensation of $98,394; the highest distinct record was $195,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 66 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($98,394) — 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 $153,384 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $69,684. 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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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.
Director of Finance/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Monica Cazares holds the role of Director of Finance at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,532.
Program Director - Cultural Affairs/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Joshua Fox serves as a Program Director - Cultural Affairs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,532.
Program Director - Cultural Affairs/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Acasia Gibson is a Program Director - Cultural Affairs at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,532.
Program Director - Cultural Affairs/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Brett Swinney holds the role of Program Director - Cultural Affairs at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,532.
Program Director - Cultural Affairs/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Carlos Tortolero works as a Program Director - Cultural Affairs for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Carlos earned $137,532 in 2026.
Program Coordinator - Special Events/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Christine Jacob serves as a Program Coordinator - Special Events. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
Program Coordinator - Special Events/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Janeth Youngblood serves as a Program Coordinator - Special Events. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
Project Coordinator/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Laura Reyes Brown serves as a Project Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,668.
Sponsorship Coordinator/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Julie Partynski works as a Sponsorship Coordinator for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Julie earned $124,584 in 2026.
Program Director - Cultural Affairs/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Lamar Gayles is a Program Director - Cultural Affairs at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,668.
Contracts Coordinator/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Joshua Schwimer holds the role of Contracts Coordinator at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,100.
Projects Administrator/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Amanda Carlson serves as a Projects Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,568.
Projects Administrator/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Vivian Pappalas holds the role of Projects Administrator at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,568.
Public Relations Representative III - Excld/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Nora Zboril is a Public Relations Representative III - Excld at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,568.
Projects Administrator/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Lydia Ross serves as a Projects Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,568.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Rogelio Cerritos is a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,832.
Contracts Coordinator/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Mayowa Obafemi-Adewale works as a Contracts Coordinator for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Mayowa earned $97,956 in 2026.
Projects Administrator/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Melissa Thomfohrda works as a Projects Administrator for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $97,836 in 2026.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Nathan Mason is a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, David Chavez serves as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,000.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Susan Friel is a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.
Administrative Services Officer II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Kiesha Freeman-Lambert serves as a Administrative Services Officer II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,244.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Jennifer Brown holds the role of Cultural Affairs Coordinator II at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,980.
Public Relations Coordinator/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Darryl Washington works as a Public Relations Coordinator for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Darryl earned $85,128 in 2026.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Nikki Butler is a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,052.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Joanna Goebel serves as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,052.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Timothy Olson works as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $83,052 in 2026.
Chief Voucher Expediter/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Angela Bailey is a Chief Voucher Expediter at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Elise Butterfield serves as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,124.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Joshua Ojeda works as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $80,124 in 2026.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Sandra Carrera works as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $80,124 in 2026.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Camille Jackson works as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Camille earned $80,124 in 2026.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Maria Pavkovic works as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Maria earned $80,124 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Maici Williams works as a Executive Administrative Assistant II for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Maici earned $80,124 in 2026.