Director of News Affairs

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

1 employees hold this title in Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Median total compensation for the role is $147,360, above the department median of $79,056.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $147.4K
Role median: $147,360
Agency median: $79,056
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Chicago

Director of News Affairs is held in 4 City of Chicago departments. In Office of Emergency Management and Communications, the median of $147,360 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Chicago Police Department

$155,616 · 1

Department of Law

$155,556 · 1

Chicago Fire Department

$133,380 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director of News 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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Mary May

Director of News Affairs/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp

$147,360

Base pay: $147,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,360
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $147,360

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.