City of Chicago / Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Agency file
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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Data Services Administrator/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Lionel Melgar works as a Data Services Administrator for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Lionel earned $157,332 in 2026.
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.