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City of Chicago / Department of Planning and Development / 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 Planning and Development. Median total compensation for the role is $137,532, above the department median of $101,664.

Employees
1
Total payroll
$137.5K
Role median
$137,532
Agency median
$101,664
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This role across City of Chicago

Director of Finance is held in 15 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Planning and Development, the median of $137,532 ranks #11 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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Mayur Bawa

Director of Finance/Department of Planning and Development

2026 total comp
$137,532
Base pay
$137,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,532
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

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Annual Salary
$137,532

At Department of Planning and Development, Mayur Bawa serves as a Director of Finance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,532.