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City of Chicago / Department of Planning and Development / Director of Human Resources

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Director of Human Resources

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1 employees hold this title in Department of Planning and Development. Median total compensation for the role is $162,672, above the department median of $101,664.

Employees
1
Total payroll
$162.7K
Role median
$162,672
Agency median
$101,664
Comparison
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This role across City of Chicago

Director of Human Resources is held in 3 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Planning and Development, the median of $162,672 ranks #1 of 3.

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Director of Human Resources beyond City of Chicago

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. See Director of Human Resources across all of City of Chicago

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Florida
$131,380 · 5
City of Boston
$73,178 · 6

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Amy Valenziano

Director of Human Resources/Department of Planning and Development

2026 total comp
$162,672
Base pay
$162,672
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,672
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

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Annual Salary
$162,672

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.