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City of Chicago / Department of Housing / Director of Public Affairs

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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 Housing. Median total compensation for the role is $111,300, above the department median of $94,332.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $111.3K
Role median: $111,300
Agency median: $94,332
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 Housing, the median of $111,300 ranks #15 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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Ugochukwu Okere

Director of Public Affairs/Department of Housing

2026 total comp

$111,300

Base pay: $111,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,300
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $111,300

Ugochukwu Okere holds the role of Director of Public Affairs at Department of Housing. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,300.