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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

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Tejah Wright

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Tejah Wright holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Gregory Wynn

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Gregory Wynn works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Gregory earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Angelo Lopez Cartagena

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Angelo Lopez Cartagena serves as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Rashida Sawyer

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Rashida Sawyer works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Rashida earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Jaylon Sileshi

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Jaylon Sileshi holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Tjaden Simpson

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Tjaden Simpson works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Tjaden earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Tiffany Smiley

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Tiffany Smiley holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Donite Smith

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Donite Smith holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Kierra Stewart

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Kierra Stewart serves as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Curtis Thompson

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Curtis Thompson is a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Jeanine Tillman

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Jeanine Tillman holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Charmecca Townsend-Harris

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Charmecca Townsend-Harris works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Charmecca earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Tia Triplett

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Tia Triplett works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Tia earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Tanzania Vaughn

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Tanzania Vaughn works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Tanzania earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Alicia Walker

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Alicia Walker is a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Raenisha Walker

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Raenisha Walker is a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Demarcus Washington

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Demarcus Washington holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Danny Wen

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Danny Wen serves as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Jerrica White

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Jerrica White works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Jerrica earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Mariah Wilhoite

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Mariah Wilhoite serves as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Carrie Williams

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Carrie Williams works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Carrie earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Hattie Williams

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Hattie Williams serves as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Jasmine Williams

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Jasmine Williams holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Loreese Williams

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Loreese Williams is a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Frank Wilson

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Frank Wilson works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Frank earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Kenya Wright

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Kenya Wright works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Kenya earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Sylvia Yerger

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Sylvia Yerger is a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Lashaun Young

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Lashaun Young serves as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Porscha Young

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Porscha Young is a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Yvonne Young

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Yvonne Young serves as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Brandon Blunt

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Brandon Blunt holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Nichole Booker

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Nichole Booker holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Diann Herron

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Diann Herron holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Aaron Whitaker

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Aaron Whitaker holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Mia Maxey

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Mia Maxey holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Daisy Sanchez

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Daisy Sanchez works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Daisy earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).

Kevin Emery

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Kevin Emery serves as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Ruchira Lawrence

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Ruchira Lawrence is a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Alphonze Emanuel Jr

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Alphonze Emanuel Jr holds the role of Traffic Control Aide-Hourly at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Samuel Turner

Traffic Control Aide-Hourly/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$26,562
Base pay
$26,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,562
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5

Samuel Turner works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Samuel earned $26,562 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).