First Deputy Director

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

1 employees hold this title in Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Median total compensation for the role is $168,924, above the department median of $79,056.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $168.9K
Role median: $168,924
Agency median: $79,056
Comparison: Above

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This role across City of Chicago

First Deputy Director is held in 4 City of Chicago departments. In Office of Emergency Management and Communications, the median of $168,924 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Office of Public Safety Administration

$204,132 · 1

Department of Finance

$199,800 · 1

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

$168,924 · 1

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

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Joseph Bird

First Deputy Director/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp

$168,924

Base pay: $168,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,924
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $168,924

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.