City of Chicago / Department of Finance
Agency file
The Department of Finance is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 560 employees with median total compensation of $85,980; the highest distinct record was $214,344.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 560 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($85,980) — 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 $146,448 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $46,824. 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 1
City Comptroller/Department of Finance
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At Department of Finance, Michael Belsky serves as a City Comptroller. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $214,344.
First Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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At Department of Finance, Joel Flores serves as a First Deputy Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,800.
Managing Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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Elaine Herman is a Managing Deputy Director at Department of Finance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $194,688.
Deputy Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Filiberto Almendarez Iii holds the role of Deputy Comptroller at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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Charles Billows Ii holds the role of Deputy Director at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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Brian Carlson works as a Deputy Director for Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $181,356 in 2026.
Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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Ramona Hallihan holds the role of Deputy Director at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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At Department of Finance, Willmore Hastings serves as a Deputy Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,356.
Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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John Jael is a Deputy Director at Department of Finance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
Deputy Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Michele James holds the role of Deputy Comptroller at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Boban Kasanin holds the role of Deputy Comptroller at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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Kiran Khokha is a Deputy Director at Department of Finance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
Director of Workers Compensation/Department of Finance
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Darrell Mathis holds the role of Director of Workers Compensation at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Julian Mcdonough is a Deputy Comptroller at Department of Finance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
Deputy Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Noor Shaikh is a Deputy Comptroller at Department of Finance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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Patricia Villalpando works as a Deputy Director for Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $181,356 in 2026.
Deputy Comptroller/Department of Finance
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At Department of Finance, Ian Webster serves as a Deputy Comptroller. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,356.
Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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Katherine Wheeler holds the role of Deputy Director at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Managing Deputy Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Alexis Long is a Managing Deputy Comptroller at Department of Finance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $180,324.
Managing Deputy Comptroller/Department of Finance
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John Salao holds the role of Managing Deputy Comptroller at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,324.
Payroll Administrator/Department of Finance
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Richard Mendez is a Payroll Administrator at Department of Finance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $178,188.
Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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Arlene Ortiz works as a Deputy Director for Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. Arlene earned $175,512 in 2026.
Director of Internal Audit/Department of Finance
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Arturo Rodriguez Jr holds the role of Director of Internal Audit at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,964.
Manager of Auditing/Department of Finance
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At Department of Finance, Brian Devereux serves as a Manager of Auditing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,672.
Assistant Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Rick Girven works as a Assistant Comptroller for Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. Rick earned $162,672 in 2026.
Assistant Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Sonia Lopez is a Assistant Comptroller at Department of Finance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $162,672.
Manager of Auditing/Department of Finance
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Sandra Mosquera works as a Manager of Auditing for Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $162,672 in 2026.
Manager of Auditing/Department of Finance
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At Department of Finance, Darryl Reed serves as a Manager of Auditing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,672.
Assistant Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Samuel Wong holds the role of Assistant Comptroller at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,672.
Contracts Coordinator/Department of Finance
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Steven Sakai works as a Contracts Coordinator for Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $162,444 in 2026.
Principal Programmer/Analyst/Department of Finance
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Alex Soren holds the role of Principal Programmer/Analyst at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,020.
Auditor IV/Department of Finance
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Katina Drake Buzanis holds the role of Auditor IV at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,792.
Auditor IV/Department of Finance
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At Department of Finance, Iris Fojt-Fligelman serves as a Auditor IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,792.
Assistant Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Sherry Nash holds the role of Assistant Comptroller at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,508.
Assistant Director/Department of Finance
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Doniece Stevens is a Assistant Director at Department of Finance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,508.
Deputy Comptroller/Department of Finance
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Stephen Chin holds the role of Deputy Comptroller at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,332.
Risk Manager/Department of Finance
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Justyna Czekalska holds the role of Risk Manager at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,332.
Deputy Director/Department of Finance
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David Medina holds the role of Deputy Director at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,332.
Assistant Benefits Manager/Department of Finance
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At Department of Finance, Daniel Ashley serves as a Assistant Benefits Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,384.
Assistant Director/Department of Finance
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Deanne Costanzo holds the role of Assistant Director at Department of Finance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,384.