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City of Chicago / Department of Law / Director of Finance

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Director of Finance

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

1 employees hold this title in Department of Law. Median total compensation for the role is $158,508, above the department median of $112,656.

Employees
1
Total payroll
$158.5K
Role median
$158,508
Agency median
$112,656
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This role across City of Chicago

Director of Finance is held in 15 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Law, the median of $158,508 ranks #5 of 15.

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Director of Finance beyond City of Chicago

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City of Chicago, the median of $153,384 ranks #1 of 2. See Director of Finance across all of City of Chicago

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Michael Nardello

Director of Finance/Department of Law

2026 total comp
$158,508
Base pay
$158,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,508
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

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Annual Salary
$158,508

Michael Nardello works as a Director of Finance for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $158,508 in 2026.