City of Chicago / Department of Human Resources / First Deputy Commissioner
Job-title file
Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.
1 employees hold this title in Department of Human Resources. Median total compensation for the role is $194,688, above the department median of $97,332.
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First Deputy Commissioner is held in 8 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Human Resources, the median of $194,688 ranks #4 of 8.
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This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City of Chicago, the median of $196,740 ranks #2 of 2. See First Deputy Commissioner across all of City of Chicago →
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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.