Principal Programmer/Analyst

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

1 employees hold this title in Department of Finance. Median total compensation for the role is $160,020, above the department median of $85,980.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $160K
Role median: $160,020
Agency median: $85,980
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Chicago

Principal Programmer/Analyst is held in 5 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Finance, the median of $160,020 ranks #3 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Chicago Department of Transportation

$170,160 · 1

Department of Fleet and Facility Management

$164,808 · 1

Office of Public Safety Administration

$160,020 · 3

Chicago Department of Public Health

$122,928 · 1

Median total compensation for the Principal Programmer/Analyst role in other City of Chicagodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Alex Soren

Principal Programmer/Analyst/Department of Finance

2026 total comp

$160,020

Base pay: $160,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $160,020

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.