Director of News Affairs

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1 employees hold this title in Department of Law. Median total compensation for the role is $155,556, above the department median of $112,656.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $155.6K
Role median: $155,556
Agency median: $112,656
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Chicago

Director of News Affairs is held in 4 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Law, the median of $155,556 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Chicago Police Department

$155,616 · 1

Office of Emergency Management and Communications

$147,360 · 1

Chicago Fire Department

$133,380 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director of News 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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Kristen Cabanban

Director of News Affairs/Department of Law

2026 total comp

$155,556

Base pay: $155,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,556
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $155,556

Kristen Cabanban holds the role of Director of News Affairs at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,556.