City of Chicago / Department of Technology and Innovation
Agency file
The Department of Technology and Innovation provides technology and information-systems services that support other government operations.
In 2026, this agency had 93 employees with median total compensation of $132,708; the highest distinct record was $227,976.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 93 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($132,708) — 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 $170,196 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $99,480. 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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Chief Information Officer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Nicholas Lucius holds the role of Chief Information Officer at Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $227,976.
Chief Information Security Officer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Bruce Coffing is a Chief Information Security Officer at Department of Technology and Innovation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $211,752.
Head of Planning/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Melissa Clark holds the role of Head of Planning at Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $204,516.
Head of Support/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Kevin Kirby is a Head of Support at Department of Technology and Innovation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $204,516.
Head of Delivery/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Roderick Warren holds the role of Head of Delivery at Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,284.
Information Security Lead/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Neba Ambe serves as a Information Security Lead. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,584.
Enterprise Architecture Lead/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Deborah Anderson works as a Enterprise Architecture Lead for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Deborah earned $177,612 in 2026.
Information Security Lead/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Zeeshan Khan works as a Information Security Lead for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Zeeshan earned $172,920 in 2026.
Database Services Lead/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Sreenivasulu Gangavarapu holds the role of Database Services Lead at Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,196.
Data Portal Lead/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Jonathan Levy serves as a Data Portal Lead. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,196.
Deputy Commissioner/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Robert Duggan works as a Deputy Commissioner for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $167,964 in 2026.
Digital and Web Services Lead/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Aimee Heinzel serves as a Digital and Web Services Lead. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,700.
Principal Database Administrator/Department of Technology and Innovation
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George Nikopoulos holds the role of Principal Database Administrator at Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,880.
Principal Database Administrator/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Hoa Trieu works as a Principal Database Administrator for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Hoa earned $164,880 in 2026.
Principal Data Analyst/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Dariusz Zyskowski works as a Principal Data Analyst for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Dariusz earned $164,880 in 2026.
Data Architect/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Himani Ravella is a Data Architect at Department of Technology and Innovation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $164,808.
Solutions Architect/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Shubhada Savant holds the role of Solutions Architect at Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,808.
Application Delivery Manager/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Timmy Wong works as a Application Delivery Manager for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Timmy earned $164,808 in 2026.
Solutions Architect/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Saeid Jafari works as a Solutions Architect for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Saeid earned $160,020 in 2026.
Senior Security Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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James Higgins works as a Senior Security Engineer for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. James earned $158,724 in 2026.
Principal Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Regina Hightower works as a Principal Engineer for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Regina earned $154,764 in 2026.
Principal Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Jorge Morales is a Principal Engineer at Department of Technology and Innovation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $154,764.
Principal Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Edward Palmer works as a Principal Engineer for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $154,764 in 2026.
Principal Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Yan Xue serves as a Principal Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,764.
Information Security Lead/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Alexa Monn works as a Information Security Lead for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Alexa earned $153,000 in 2026.
Network Administrator/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Nikki Sriver serves as a Network Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,240.
Senior Security Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Matthew Hammond serves as a Senior Security Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,556.
Senior Security Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Scott Ortell holds the role of Senior Security Engineer at Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,556.
Senior Security Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Tirupati Paik serves as a Senior Security Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,556.
Customer Relationship Services Lead/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Eric Tenfelde serves as a Customer Relationship Services Lead. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,556.
Senior Infrastructure Administrator/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Frank Gapinski serves as a Senior Infrastructure Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,056.
Administrative Services Officer II/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Antoniette Garcia is a Administrative Services Officer II at Department of Technology and Innovation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $148,056.
Director of Administrative Services/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Kristen Baustert works as a Director of Administrative Services for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Kristen earned $146,808 in 2026.
Director of Finance/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, William Mcgrath serves as a Director of Finance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,808.
Infrastructure and Operations Lead/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Mario Morales serves as a Infrastructure and Operations Lead. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,712.
Web Developer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Jerry Bragg Iii serves as a Web Developer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,400.
Project Manager-Dti/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Sylvia Garrett works as a Project Manager-Dti for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Sylvia earned $143,232 in 2026.
Business Relationship Manager/Department of Technology and Innovation
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At Department of Technology and Innovation, Kenny Lin serves as a Business Relationship Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,232.
Senior Security Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Kenji Li holds the role of Senior Security Engineer at Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,868.
Senior Security Engineer/Department of Technology and Innovation
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Puneet Singh works as a Senior Security Engineer for Department of Technology and Innovation. Their status is full-time. Puneet earned $140,868 in 2026.