Director of Public Affairs

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1 employees hold this title in Department of Streets and Sanitation. Median total compensation for the role is $123,372, above the department median of $99,403.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $123.4K
Role median: $123,372
Agency median: $99,403
Comparison: Above

Compare departments

This role across City of Chicago

Director of Public Affairs is held in 16 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Streets and Sanitation, the median of $123,372 ranks #9 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Chicago Department of Aviation

$143,880 · 1

Chicago Public Library

$143,880 · 1

Department of Water Management

$141,534 · 2

Chicago Department of Transportation

$136,308 · 1

Office of Inspector General

$132,912 · 1

Office of Budget & Management

$132,912 · 1

Office of City Clerk

$132,912 · 1

Civilian Office of Police Accountability

$128,736 · 2

Department of Procurement Services

$123,372 · 1

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

$123,372 · 1

Department of Buildings

$117,672 · 1

Department of Family and Support Services

$117,672 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director of Public Affairs role in other City of Chicagodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Ryan Gage

Director of Public Affairs/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp

$123,372

Base pay: $123,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,372
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $123,372

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Ryan Gage serves as a Director of Public Affairs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,372.