City of Chicago / Department of Planning and Development
Agency file
The Department of Planning and Development supports housing and community development — affordable housing, planning, and neighborhood programs.
In 2026, this agency had 167 employees with median total compensation of $101,664; 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 167 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,664) — 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 $153,384 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $80,124. 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 Planning & Development/Department of Planning and Development
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Ciere Boatright works as a Commissioner of Planning & Development for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Ciere earned $214,344 in 2026.
First Deputy Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Thomas Murphey serves as a First Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,800.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Kalpana Plomin serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,356.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Peter Strazzabosco is a Deputy Commissioner at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Jeffrey Cohen works as a Deputy Commissioner for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $175,512 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Mary O Connor serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,512.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Cynthia Roubik works as a Deputy Commissioner for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $175,512 in 2026.
Assistant Zoning Administrator/Department of Planning and Development
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Kyle Bartlett holds the role of Assistant Zoning Administrator at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,964.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Alessandra Budnik holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,964.
Director of Human Resources/Department of Planning and Development
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Amy Valenziano holds the role of Director of Human Resources at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,672.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Paul Moody works as a Assistant Commissioner for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $158,508 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, James Harbin serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,332.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Tiara Hughes works as a Deputy Commissioner for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Tiara earned $157,332 in 2026.
Zoning Investigator/Department of Planning and Development
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Carlos Ramirez holds the role of Zoning Investigator at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,296.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Dijana Cuvalo serves as a Assistant Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Christopher Jang is a Assistant Commissioner at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Gabriela Jirasek works as a Assistant Commissioner for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Gabriela earned $153,384 in 2026.
Contracts Administrator/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Joann Kirby serves as a Contracts Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Nancy Radzevich serves as a Assistant Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,384.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Mark Roschen works as a Assistant Commissioner for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $153,384 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Mark Sagun works as a Assistant Commissioner for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $153,384 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Noah Szafraniec is a Assistant Commissioner at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,384.
Program Manager/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Nora Curry serves as a Program Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,072.
Director of Information Systems/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Krystina Martinez serves as a Director of Information Systems. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,808.
Director of Planning Research and Development/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Bradley Roback serves as a Director of Planning Research and Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,808.
Senior Programmer/Analyst/Department of Planning and Development
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Cora Williams holds the role of Senior Programmer/Analyst at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.
Director of Finance/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Mayur Bawa serves as a Director of Finance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,532.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Peter Beran works as a Assistant Commissioner for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $137,532 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Planning and Development
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Antoine Brandon is a Assistant Commissioner at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,532.
Director of Land Acquisition and Disposition/Department of Planning and Development
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Whitni Mungin holds the role of Director of Land Acquisition and Disposition at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,532.
Recovery Team Program Director/Department of Planning and Development
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Hannah Jones works as a Recovery Team Program Director for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Hannah earned $135,384 in 2026.
Employability Review Specialist III/Department of Planning and Development
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Yolanda Knotts holds the role of Employability Review Specialist III at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,916.
Project Coordinator/Department of Planning and Development
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Victoria Ortega is a Project Coordinator at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,668.
Director of Administration II/Department of Planning and Development
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Angela Cannon holds the role of Director of Administration II at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,524.
Manager - Zoning Bd of Appeals/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Victor Resa serves as a Manager - Zoning Bd of Appeals. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,524.
Supvsr of Personnel Administration/Department of Planning and Development
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Yasmin Rivera is a Supvsr of Personnel Administration at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,524.
Supervising Planner/Department of Planning and Development
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Heidi Sperry works as a Supervising Planner for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Heidi earned $130,476 in 2026.
Data Scientist/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Sousan Malakpour serves as a Data Scientist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,316.
Coordinating Planner/Department of Planning and Development
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Daniel Klaiber is a Coordinating Planner at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,756.
Coordinating Planner/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Michael Marmo serves as a Coordinating Planner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,756.