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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

Mark Booker

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Mark Booker holds the role of Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,888.

Evans Brasier

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Evans Brasier is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.

Brandie Campbell

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Brandie Campbell serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.

Erica Diamond

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Erica Diamond serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.

Jose Diaz Iii

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Jose Diaz Iii is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.

Christopher Dixon

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Christopher Dixon holds the role of Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,888.

Jennifer Giblin

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Jennifer Giblin works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $87,888 in 2026.

Adam Kobos

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Adam Kobos is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.

Evelyn Mijares

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Evelyn Mijares works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Evelyn earned $87,888 in 2026.

Coleen O Connor

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Coleen O Connor works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Coleen earned $87,888 in 2026.

Dinah Brantley

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Dinah Brantley works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Dinah earned $87,888 in 2026.

Joset Diaz-Garcia

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Joset Diaz-Garcia is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.

Sharon Dineen-Holland

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Sharon Dineen-Holland works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Sharon earned $87,888 in 2026.

Christopher Edwards

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Christopher Edwards works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $87,888 in 2026.

Trevor Haupt

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Trevor Haupt holds the role of Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,888.

Vivian Jackson

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Vivian Jackson serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.

Brandy Karolewicz

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Brandy Karolewicz works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Brandy earned $87,888 in 2026.

Krystal Mitchell

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Krystal Mitchell serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.

Katie Nofal

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Katie Nofal serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.

Hector Pimentel

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Hector Pimentel holds the role of Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,888.

Darlene Sena

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Darlene Sena works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Darlene earned $87,888 in 2026.

Brittany Turner

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Brittany Turner serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.

Angelica Vega

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Angelica Vega is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.

Angela Wright

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Angela Wright works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $87,888 in 2026.

Stefanie Velez

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Stefanie Velez is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.

Quinlan Wahl

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Quinlan Wahl holds the role of Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,888.

Ryan Ward

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Ryan Ward holds the role of Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,888.

Jeanne Wahl

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Jeanne Wahl holds the role of Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,888.

Jeremiah Melton

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Jeremiah Melton is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.

Concetta Davis

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Concetta Davis is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Kelsey Dineen

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Kelsey Dineen works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Kelsey earned $86,772 in 2026.

Magdalena Espinoza

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Magdalena Espinoza 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 $86,772.

Dominique Evans-Siler

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Dominique Evans-Siler 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 $86,772.

Shamara Fletcher

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Shamara Fletcher works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Shamara earned $86,772 in 2026.

Christine Izaguirre

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Christine Izaguirre 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 $86,772.

Anastasia Kokalias

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Anastasia Kokalias works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Anastasia earned $86,772 in 2026.

Eboni Layne

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Eboni Layne is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Tameka Pearson

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Tameka Pearson works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Tameka earned $86,772 in 2026.

Raelle Pruente

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Raelle Pruente works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Raelle earned $86,772 in 2026.

Romel Ray

Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Romel Ray is a Supervising Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.