Director of Public Affairs

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

2 employees hold this title in Department of Water Management. Median total compensation for the role is $141,534, above the department median of $108,576.

Employees: 2
Total payroll: $283.1K
Role median: $141,534
Agency median: $108,576
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Chicago

Director of Public Affairs is held in 16 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Water Management, the median of $141,534 ranks #3 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Chicago Public Library

$143,880 · 1

Chicago Department of Aviation

$143,880 · 1

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

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

$123,372 · 1

Department of Procurement Services

$123,372 · 1

Department of Streets and Sanitation

$123,372 · 1

Department of Environment

$117,672 · 1

Department of Buildings

$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.

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Employees with this title

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Megan Vidis

Director of Public Affairs/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp

$143,880

Base pay: $143,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,880
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $143,880

Megan Vidis works as a Director of Public Affairs for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Megan earned $143,880 in 2026.

Angel Hawthorne

Director of Public Affairs/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp

$139,188

Base pay: $139,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,188
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $139,188

Angel Hawthorne works as a Director of Public Affairs for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Angel earned $139,188 in 2026.