City of Chicago / Office of Emergency Management and Communications

Agency file

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

$26,562$150,240+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

Police Communications Operator II

196 · $86,772

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly

184 · $26,562

Police Communications Operator I

174 · $82,836

Traffic Control Aide

47 · $62,676

Fire Communications Operator I

42 · $87,888

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

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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.

Natalie Baldacci

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

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

Mariama Bonnie

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

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Mariama Bonnie serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Kimberly Burns

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

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

Jennifer Delgado

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

Jennifer Delgado 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.

Jonetta Hall

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

Jonetta Hall 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.

Janice Heidelberg

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

Janice Heidelberg 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.

Mariana Hernandez-Munoz

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

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Mariana Hernandez-Munoz serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Leslie Lackey

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

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

Gianfranco Lappo

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

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Gianfranco Lappo serves as a Supervising Traffic Control Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Beatriz Martinez

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

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

Nakesha Martin

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

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Nakesha Martin serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Tiffany Mitchell

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

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

Jennifer Morales

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

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

Devonna Phillips

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

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Devonna Phillips serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Helen Rayford

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

Helen Rayford 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.

Caneal Rule

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

Caneal Rule holds the role of Supervising Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,772.

Lauren Sampogna

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

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

Stefanie Terrazas

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

Stefanie Terrazas 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.

Evan Tyler

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

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

Karla Valadez

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

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

Terry Watkins

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

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Terry Watkins serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Richard Wiacek

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

Richard Wiacek 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.

Dacara Sampler

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

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

Kimberly Sanders

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

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

Alexander Simpkin

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

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Alexander Simpkin serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Angel Smith

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

Angel Smith 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.

Gloria Smith

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

Gloria Smith 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.

Talia Smith

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

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

Sherron White

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

Sherron White 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.

Citlalli Romero

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

Citlalli Romero 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.

Laquice Odoms

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

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

Sana Bell

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

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