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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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 21

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).

Johnathan Sanders

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

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

Somalia Stenson

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

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

Steven Stokley

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

Steven Stokley 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).

Isaiah Strong

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

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

Dajanay Swann

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

Dajanay Swann 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).

Sabrina Taylor

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, Sabrina Taylor serves as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,562 (paid $26/hour).

Ilyas Thomas

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

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

Rashad Thomas

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

Rashad Thomas 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).

Barry 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

Barry Thompson 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).

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).

Joshua 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

Joshua Turner 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).

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).

Jocelyn Velasquez

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

Jocelyn Velasquez works as a Traffic Control Aide-Hourly for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Jocelyn 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).

Debra Wallace

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

Debra Wallace 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).

Tory Ward

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

Tory Ward 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).

Daemien 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

Daemien 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).

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).

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).

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).

Meichielle 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

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

Antonna 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

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

Ashli 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, Ashli Williams 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).

Gary 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

Gary 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).

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).