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
Highest-paid first / page 2
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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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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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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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.
Policy Analyst/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Saudia Davis holds the role of Policy Analyst at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,476.
Staff Assistant/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Angela Trevino works as a Staff Assistant for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $74,172 in 2026.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Maureen Dunne 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 $72,996.
Curator of Exhibits/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Mya Lewis holds the role of Curator of Exhibits at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,996.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Katrina Linzy holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,752.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Lisa Atkinson is a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,684.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Anna Bahow serves as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,684.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Rashanah Baldwin works as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Rashanah earned $69,684 in 2026.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Ajani Powell works as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Ajani earned $69,684 in 2026.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Brianna Ramirez-Smith works as a Cultural Affairs Coordinator II for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time. Brianna earned $69,684 in 2026.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator II/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
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Benjamin Shiplett 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 $69,684.
Student Intern/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Jasmin Martinez holds the role of Student Intern at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Alton Peterson works as a Student Intern for Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Alton earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Leilani Rivera serves as a Student Intern. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
At Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Terry Watson Iii serves as a Student Intern. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).