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
Highest-paid first / page 15
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Heather Hudson works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $65,916 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Ashley Johnson is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,916.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Brandey Tarver serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,916.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Heaven Willis serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,916.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Rocio Escamilla serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Daniel Gates is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Didier Guadarrama 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 $64,836.
Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Rosalinda Hernandez works as a Supervising Traffic Control Aide for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Rosalinda earned $64,836 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Kimberly Huddleston works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $64,836 in 2026.
Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Maurice Johnson 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 $64,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Nicolette Kittinger works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Nicolette earned $64,836 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Dereon Peebles 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 $64,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Joseph Robinson Jr is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Mikayla Stokes is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Shemeka Wilson serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Tina Wombles is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Madina Zamanova 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 $64,836.
Communications Operator I - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Pachina Frazier holds the role of Communications Operator I - 311 at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,488.
Communications Operator I - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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I'Lani Staple works as a Communications Operator I - 311 for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. I'Lani earned $64,488 in 2026.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Lisa Borrelli is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Danielle Bowdry is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Johnny Bradberry Jr holds the role of Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Anglia Crowder works as a Traffic Control Aide for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Anglia earned $62,676 in 2026.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Susan Duh works as a Traffic Control Aide for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Susan earned $62,676 in 2026.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Elliott Espada serves as a Traffic Control Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Charisse Hicks serves as a Traffic Control Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Camille Kershaw is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Robert Ligue serves as a Traffic Control Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Mary Mitchell is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Latoya Pierce is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Ronald Royster is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Andrea Schipiour is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Pamela Seals works as a Traffic Control Aide for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $62,676 in 2026.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Nicole Smith is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Imelda Trevino is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jason Valderrama is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Juan Valles is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Lorraine Williams is a Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,676.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Shenita Bell is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,824.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Donna Eubanks 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 $61,824.