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
Highest-paid first / page 3
Recruiting Coordinator/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Felicia Toro serves as a Recruiting Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,192.
Policy Analyst/Department of Human Resources
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Emily Barreto works as a Policy Analyst for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Emily earned $83,052 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Department of Human Resources
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Lisamarie Rodriguez is a Executive Administrative Assistant II at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,052.
Eeo Investigator/Department of Human Resources
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Stephanie Owens works as a Eeo Investigator for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $82,884 in 2026.
Associate Disability Officer/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Elizabeth Palkoska serves as a Associate Disability Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,884.
HR Records Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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Vanessa Barrera is a HR Records Specialist at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.
Recruiting Coordinator/Department of Human Resources
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Romell Downer works as a Recruiting Coordinator for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Romell earned $80,196 in 2026.
Recruiting Coordinator/Department of Human Resources
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Dominic Maino holds the role of Recruiting Coordinator at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,196.
HR Generalist - Dhr/Department of Human Resources
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Statia Pollard-Jones works as a HR Generalist - Dhr for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Statia earned $80,196 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Britney Marin serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,124.
Associate Disability Officer/Department of Human Resources
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Maria Hackett holds the role of Associate Disability Officer at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,728.
Associate Disability Officer/Department of Human Resources
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Stephanie Sanchez is a Associate Disability Officer at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,728.
Associate Classification & Comp Analyst/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Mayah Sanders serves as a Associate Classification & Comp Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,728.
HR Records Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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Michelle Peoples works as a HR Records Specialist for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $77,640 in 2026.
HR Records Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Tammy Pettis serves as a HR Records Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,640.
Staff Assistant/Department of Human Resources
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Benita Shavers holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,640.
Testing Administrator/Department of Human Resources
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Katherine Thomas holds the role of Testing Administrator at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,464.
Testing Administrator/Department of Human Resources
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Laressa Williams works as a Testing Administrator for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Laressa earned $76,464 in 2026.
Onboarding Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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Andrea Puentes works as a Onboarding Specialist for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Andrea earned $70,752 in 2026.
Program Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Rebecca Burke serves as a Program Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,684.
Onboarding Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Razell Haynes serves as a Onboarding Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,608.
Onboarding Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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Kimberly Miller works as a Onboarding Specialist for Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $67,608 in 2026.
Onboarding Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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Sharkea Nicholas holds the role of Onboarding Specialist at Department of Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,608.
Onboarding Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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Cari Russell is a Onboarding Specialist at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,608.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Yolanda Williams serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,608.
Onboarding Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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At Department of Human Resources, Elizabeth Zia serves as a Onboarding Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,608.
Administrative Assistant III - Excluded/Department of Human Resources
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Kerri Killeen is a Administrative Assistant III - Excluded at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,852.
Clerk III - Excld/Department of Human Resources
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Diane Angeletti is a Clerk III - Excld at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,848.
Complaint Intake Specialist/Department of Human Resources
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Daniel August is a Complaint Intake Specialist at Department of Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,272.
Student Intern/Department of Human Resources
Ashley Brown works as a Student Intern for Department of Human Resources. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Ashley earned $17,264 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Human Resources
Kamryn Chaney holds the role of Student Intern at Department of Human Resources. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,264 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Human Resources
At Department of Human Resources, Kentrell Robinson serves as a Student Intern. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,264 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Human Resources
At Department of Human Resources, Raul Ruiz serves as a Student Intern. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,264 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Human Resources
At Department of Human Resources, Reina Serrano Rivera serves as a Student Intern. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,264 (paid $17/hour).