City of Chicago / Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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The Office of Emergency Management and Communications provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2026, this agency had 855 employees with median total compensation of $79,056; the highest distinct record was $181,356.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 855 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,056) — 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 $123,924 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $26,562. 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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Deputy Director/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Ryan Nelligan is a Deputy Director at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
Deputy Director/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Anna Shrader is a Deputy Director at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
Director of 311 City Services/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Dionne Tate serves as a Director of 311 City Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,512.
First Deputy Director/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Joseph Bird holds the role of First Deputy Director at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,924.
Deputy Director/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Christopher Pettineo is a Deputy Director at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,964.
Deputy Director/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Chenetra Washington works as a Deputy Director for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Chenetra earned $167,964 in 2026.
Assistant Director/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Mariann Mckeever is a Assistant Director at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $158,508.
Communications Operations Manager/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jeanne-Chatton Watson works as a Communications Operations Manager for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Jeanne-Chatton earned $158,508 in 2026.
Manager of Emergency Management Services/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Matthew Doughtie works as a Manager of Emergency Management Services for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $157,332 in 2026.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Khalil Muhammad serves as a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,332.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Adriana Sanabria serves as a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,332.
Manager of 311 Operations/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Guadalupe De La Torre works as a Manager of 311 Operations for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Guadalupe earned $157,212 in 2026.
Coordinating Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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William Canning Jr holds the role of Coordinating Fire Communications Operator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,894.
Coordinating Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Robert Rose holds the role of Coordinating Fire Communications Operator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,894.
Communications Operations Manager/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Sterling Gildersleeve works as a Communications Operations Manager for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Sterling earned $153,384 in 2026.
Communications Operations Manager/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Isabel Ortman is a Communications Operations Manager at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,384.
Communications Operations Manager/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Tremayne Price serves as a Communications Operations Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,384.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Alvin Childress works as a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Alvin earned $150,240 in 2026.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Christopher Burke holds the role of Supervising Fire Communications Operator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,410.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Michael Canning works as a Supervising Fire Communications Operator for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $147,410 in 2026.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Joanne Drey Johnson is a Supervising Fire Communications Operator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Bridget Joyce serves as a Supervising Fire Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,410.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Timothy Kramer is a Supervising Fire Communications Operator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Andre Miller works as a Supervising Fire Communications Operator for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Andre earned $147,410 in 2026.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Earl Morrissey Iii serves as a Supervising Fire Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,410.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Carlita Parker is a Supervising Fire Communications Operator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Robert Schumacher holds the role of Supervising Fire Communications Operator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,410.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Daniel Shevlin holds the role of Supervising Fire Communications Operator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,410.
Supervising Fire Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Michael Shugrue works as a Supervising Fire Communications Operator for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $147,410 in 2026.
Director of News Affairs/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Mary May serves as a Director of News Affairs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,360.
Communications Operations Manager/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Charletta Hayes holds the role of Communications Operations Manager at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,808.
Communications Operations Manager/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Detricia White holds the role of Communications Operations Manager at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,808.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Martin Mercado works as a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $143,400 in 2026.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Peter Raber serves as a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,400.
Deputy Director/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Aisha Bradford is a Deputy Director at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,140.
Deputy Director/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Michelle Dicola holds the role of Deputy Director at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,140.
Manager of Emergency Management Services/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Chantall Morley works as a Manager of Emergency Management Services for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Chantall earned $136,908 in 2026.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Daniel Neubeck serves as a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,908.
Supvsr of 311 Operations/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Yilda Ortiz-Jimenez serves as a Supvsr of 311 Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,916.
Supervising Police Communications Operator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Rickey Hampton is a Supervising Police Communications Operator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,436.