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.
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Record list
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Project Coordinator/Department of Planning and Development
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Janine Klich-Jensen holds the role of Project Coordinator at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,928.
Project Coordinator/Department of Planning and Development
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Samie Martinez holds the role of Project Coordinator at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,928.
Project Coordinator/Department of Planning and Development
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Christina Mason Johnson holds the role of Project Coordinator at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,928.
Project Coordinator/Department of Planning and Development
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Jeanette Velazquez works as a Project Coordinator for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Jeanette earned $98,928 in 2026.
Information Coordinator/Department of Planning and Development
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David Conway is a Information Coordinator at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,956.
Project Manager/Department of Planning and Development
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Luke Mich is a Project Manager at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,836.
Urban Designer/Department of Planning and Development
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Roberto Astudillo works as a Urban Designer for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Roberto earned $97,332 in 2026.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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Ernest Bellamy is a City Planner V at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,332.
Financial Planning Analyst - Excld/Department of Planning and Development
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Michael Carey is a Financial Planning Analyst - Excld at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,332.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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Louis Clayton holds the role of City Planner V at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,332.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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Benjamin Corpuz holds the role of City Planner V at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,332.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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Danielle Crider works as a City Planner V for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Danielle earned $97,332 in 2026.
Financial Planning Analyst - Excld/Department of Planning and Development
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Ashley Hines holds the role of Financial Planning Analyst - Excld at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,332.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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William Holland is a City Planner V at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,332.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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Maximilian Lyon works as a City Planner V for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Maximilian earned $97,332 in 2026.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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Omar Smailbegovic is a City Planner V at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,332.
Urban Designer/Department of Planning and Development
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Yangdi Wang holds the role of Urban Designer at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,332.
Financial Planning Analyst - Excld/Department of Planning and Development
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Shivam Patel holds the role of Financial Planning Analyst - Excld at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,332.
Coordinator of Econ Development I - Plng & Development/Department of Planning and Development
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Lijia Evariz is a Coordinator of Econ Development I - Plng & Development at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,332.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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Thomas Bellino works as a City Planner V for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $93,156 in 2026.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, James Gwinner serves as a City Planner V. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,156.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Edgar Lara serves as a City Planner V. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,156.
Financial Planning Analyst - Excld/Department of Planning and Development
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Bailey Mitchell works as a Financial Planning Analyst - Excld for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. Bailey earned $93,156 in 2026.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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Johamary Swena holds the role of City Planner V at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,156.
Urban Designer/Department of Planning and Development
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Alejandro Valverde holds the role of Urban Designer at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,156.
Urban Designer/Department of Planning and Development
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Raquel Vega is a Urban Designer at Department of Planning and Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,156.
City Planner V/Department of Planning and Development
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London Walther works as a City Planner V for Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. London earned $93,156 in 2026.
Financial Planning Analyst - Excld/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, William Stewart serves as a Financial Planning Analyst - Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,156.
Financial Planning Analyst - Excld/Department of Planning and Development
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Alexander Benson holds the role of Financial Planning Analyst - Excld at Department of Planning and Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,156.
Architect II/Department of Planning and Development
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At Department of Planning and Development, Tyler Taylor serves as a Architect II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,940.