City of Chicago / Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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Freedom of Information Act Officer/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Communications Operator II - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Emergency Management Communications Officer/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Freedom of Information Act Officer/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Staff Assistant/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Communications Operator I - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Communications Operator I - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Amber Aguilar Mcmullin is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Letanya Black is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Kai Bratton is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Valencia Brown 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 $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Aisha Davis is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,884.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Lynette Escoto serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Aricka Gibson 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 $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Erica Green serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Dianna Harris is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,884.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Keyosha Harris 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 $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Vanessa Hayward serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,884.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Porschia Jackson works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Porschia earned $67,884 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Tyler Lancaster is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,884.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Armand Luciano serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,884.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Tania Mccallum works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Tania earned $67,884 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Arthurjameeia Moore 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 $67,884.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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John Ocallaghan 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 $67,884.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Laura Orozco works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $67,884 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jazmin Perkins 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 $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Nancy Reyes serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Jennifer Reynoso serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Shi Robinson is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,884.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Priscilla Sandoz is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Andrietta Scales serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Rodney Smith serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Peyton Trotter is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,884.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Onika Walker 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 $67,884.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Diamond Willis 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 $67,884.
Emergency Management Communications Officer/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Julian Arango is a Emergency Management Communications Officer at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,608.
Communications Operator II - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Kara Lagreco works as a Communications Operator II - 311 for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Kara earned $67,608 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Eutopia Hall 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 $65,916.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Alysse Harges 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 $65,916.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Isabella Horkavy is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,916.