City of Chicago / Department of Human Resources
Agency file
The Department of Human Resources provides central administrative services — personnel, procurement, facilities, and internal operations.
In 2026, this agency had 114 employees with median total compensation of $97,332; 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 114 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($97,332) — 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 $146,160 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,608. 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
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Commissioner of Human Resources/Department of Human Resources
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Sandra Blakemore works as a Commissioner of Human Resources for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $214,344 in 2026.
First Deputy Commissioner/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Kathleen Deane serves as a First Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $194,688.
Managing Deputy Commissioner/Department of Human Resources
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Raquel Rodriguez-Northern works as a Managing Deputy Commissioner for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Raquel earned $188,400 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Human Resources
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Judith Marrs works as a Deputy Commissioner for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Judith earned $181,356 in 2026.
Director of Labor Relations/Department of Human Resources
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Donald O Neill holds the role of Director of Labor Relations at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Carmen Rocha serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,512.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Human Resources
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Mark Pando is a Deputy Commissioner at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,964.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Judith Martinez serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,332.
HR Records Administration Director/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Maureen Lawless serves as a HR Records Administration Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,384.
Director of Assessment & Selection Methods/Department of Human Resources
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Jill May is a Director of Assessment & Selection Methods at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,384.
Director of Classification and Compensation/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Bronz Brantley Kirby serves as a Director of Classification and Compensation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,808.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Wendy Alexander is a Recruiter at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Jacqlyn Cassell works as a Recruiter for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Jacqlyn earned $146,160 in 2026.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Craig Coulter holds the role of Recruiter at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Panayiotis Demopoulos serves as a Recruiter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Gladys Diaz holds the role of Recruiter at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Telonda Mc Farland works as a Recruiter for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Telonda earned $146,160 in 2026.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Brian Mckissick serves as a Recruiter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Antoinette Moody is a Recruiter at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Elizabeth Opel serves as a Recruiter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Devetta Smith is a Recruiter at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Colleen Garner works as a Recruiter for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Colleen earned $141,564 in 2026.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Kevin Lewis holds the role of Recruiter at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,564.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Cassandra Morrison holds the role of Recruiter at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,564.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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Micole Thomas is a Recruiter at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,564.
Recruiter/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Nedra Wilson serves as a Recruiter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,564.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Human Resources
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Erik Tait works as a Deputy Commissioner for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Erik earned $139,140 in 2026.
Director of Training and Development/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Kasey Lee serves as a Director of Training and Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,532.
Disability Officer/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Wendell Morgan serves as a Disability Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,532.
Assistant Director of Labor Relations/Department of Human Resources
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Andre Payne is a Assistant Director of Labor Relations at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,532.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Kelly Stepto-Royston serves as a Assistant Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,532.
Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst/Department of Human Resources
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Benjamin Anson holds the role of Senior Classification and Compensation Analyst at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,476.
Recruitment Manager/Department of Human Resources
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Taiwo Erinle works as a Recruitment Manager for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Taiwo earned $126,756 in 2026.
Senior Testing / Assessment Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Juan Alejo serves as a Senior Testing / Assessment Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,556.
Senior Testing / Assessment Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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Scott Alshanski holds the role of Senior Testing / Assessment Specialist at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,556.
Senior Programmer/Analyst - Excld/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Joseph Eng serves as a Senior Programmer/Analyst - Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,556.
Senior Programmer/Analyst - Excld/Department of Human Resources
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James Pruitt works as a Senior Programmer/Analyst - Excld for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. James earned $122,556 in 2026.
Chief Programmer/Analyst Excluded/Department of Human Resources
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Edwin Mcdonough is a Chief Programmer/Analyst Excluded at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,668.
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Department of Human Resources
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Mary Pietrzak holds the role of Equal Employment Opportunity Officer at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,668.
Director of Policy/Department of Human Resources
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Melissa Winger is a Director of Policy at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,668.