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.