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City of Chicago / Office of Emergency Management and Communications

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Office of Emergency Management and Communications

Source file: City of Chicago — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$66.3M
Employees
855
Median total
$79,056
Highest record
$181,356

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$77,541 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$26,562
$56,124
$79,056
$99,708
$123,924

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Page 1

Ubaldo Chavez

Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$72,036
Base pay
$72,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,036
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$72,036

Ubaldo Chavez is a Supervising Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,036.

Karla Alba Esparza

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Karla Alba Esparza holds the role of Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Monet Carr

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Monet Carr holds the role of Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Shani Chaplin

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Shani Chaplin is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Kennysha Dumas

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Kennysha Dumas works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Kennysha earned $71,076 in 2026.

Lajoy Jones

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Lajoy Jones serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

James Kelly Jr

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

James Kelly Jr is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Maya Manley

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Maya Manley holds the role of Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Arlethia Martin

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Arlethia Martin serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Kiela Morgan

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Kiela Morgan works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Kiela earned $71,076 in 2026.

Mercedes Myers

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Mercedes Myers is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Kayla Newman

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Kayla Newman serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Cruz Ochoa

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Cruz Ochoa is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Adrianna Arrez

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Adrianna Arrez is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Maurissa Burt

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Maurissa Burt holds the role of Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Rhonda Dicera

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Rhonda Dicera is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Rhaine Haynes

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Rhaine Haynes holds the role of Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Catherine Hutchins

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Catherine Hutchins serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Kyla Lee

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Kyla Lee holds the role of Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Kimberly Rayford

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Kimberly Rayford holds the role of Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Arlene Romano

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Arlene Romano holds the role of Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Olivia Turner

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Olivia Turner works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Olivia earned $71,076 in 2026.

Jaleesa Walker

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Jaleesa Walker serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Nikki Yonushatis

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Nikki Yonushatis is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Niomi Tobar

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Niomi Tobar works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Niomi earned $71,076 in 2026.

Jareliz Suarez

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Jareliz Suarez serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Jazmyne Washington

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Jazmyne Washington is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Joshua Brown

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Joshua Brown works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $71,076 in 2026.

Sharonda Lacey

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Sharonda Lacey serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Carmen Perez Rivera

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Carmen Perez Rivera is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Shanyria Cook

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Shanyria Cook works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Shanyria earned $71,076 in 2026.

Vernon Mina

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Vernon Mina is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Saul Barrientos

Emergency Management Communications Officer/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$70,752
Base pay
$70,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,752
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$70,752

Saul Barrientos works as a Emergency Management Communications Officer for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Saul earned $70,752 in 2026.

Timothy Hess

Freedom of Information Act Officer/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$70,752
Base pay
$70,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,752
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$70,752

Timothy Hess works as a Freedom of Information Act Officer for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $70,752 in 2026.

Stephen Wilson

Freedom of Information Act Officer/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$70,752
Base pay
$70,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,752
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$70,752

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Stephen Wilson serves as a Freedom of Information Act Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,752.

Jennifer Roque

Emergency Management Communications Officer/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$70,752
Base pay
$70,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,752
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$70,752

Jennifer Roque holds the role of Emergency Management Communications Officer at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,752.

Rita Lockhart

Communications Operator II - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$70,752
Base pay
$70,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,752
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$70,752

Rita Lockhart is a Communications Operator II - 311 at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,752.

Bria Wells

Staff Assistant/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$68,616
Base pay
$68,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,616
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$68,616

Bria Wells works as a Staff Assistant for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Bria earned $68,616 in 2026.

Linda Pierce

Communications Operator I - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$68,256
Base pay
$68,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,256
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$68,256

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Linda Pierce serves as a Communications Operator I - 311. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,256.

Nikita Hutchieson

Communications Operator I - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$68,256
Base pay
$68,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,256
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$68,256

Nikita Hutchieson is a Communications Operator I - 311 at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,256.