Director of Public Affairs

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1 employees hold this title in Department of Environment. Median total compensation for the role is $117,672, above the department median of $111,000.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $117.7K
Role median: $117,672
Agency median: $111,000
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Chicago

Director of Public Affairs is held in 16 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Environment, the median of $117,672 ranks #12 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Chicago Department of Aviation

$143,880 · 1

Chicago Public Library

$143,880 · 1

Department of Water Management

$141,534 · 2

Chicago Department of Transportation

$136,308 · 1

Office of Inspector General

$132,912 · 1

Office of Budget & Management

$132,912 · 1

Office of City Clerk

$132,912 · 1

Civilian Office of Police Accountability

$128,736 · 2

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

$123,372 · 1

Department of Procurement Services

$123,372 · 1

Department of Streets and Sanitation

$123,372 · 1

Department of Buildings

$117,672 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director of Public Affairs role in other City of Chicagodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Kathleen O'Shea

Director of Public Affairs/Department of Environment

2026 total comp

$117,672

Base pay: $117,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,672
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $117,672

At Department of Environment, Kathleen O'Shea serves as a Director of Public Affairs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,672.