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 5
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Jessica Gonzales serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,404.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Lisa Hall works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $109,404 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jamila Haymond works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Jamila earned $109,404 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Erica Jackson works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Erica earned $109,404 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jennifer Jackson works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $109,404 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Darlene Jones serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,404.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Marlon Lacey works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Marlon earned $109,404 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Elaine Landfair 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 $109,404.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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George Liebentritt works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. George earned $109,404 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Hilda Peinado Espinosa 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 $109,404.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Ramona Pierce is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,404.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Michael Pittman works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $109,404 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Carl Williams serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,404.
Staff Assistant/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Tamisha Mc Clendon serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576.
Supvsr of 311 Operations/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Debra Powell is a Supvsr of 311 Operations at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,576.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Yesenia Ayala 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 $104,376.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Joylanda Buckner serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Melvina Coleman serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,376.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Lawanda Elkins is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Sherri Fairbanks serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Christy Fields serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Wendy Fuller serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Minka Giles serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,376.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Carzelle Hoskins is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Serina Jackson serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Judy Johnson 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 $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Julie Jones 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 $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Frank Jozefczak serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,376.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Dionne Judkins is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,376.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Kathleen Kucharski 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 $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Jason Martinez serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,376.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Michael Mason is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,376.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Sharon Mc Kinley serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Victoria Mesarina is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Mary Opyt works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $104,376 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Terrene Robinson works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Terrene earned $104,376 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Tiffany Scalise 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 $104,376.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Quinretta White is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,376.
Labor Relations Supvsr/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Linda Beale holds the role of Labor Relations Supvsr at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,488.
Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Margaret Goggin works as a Supervising Traffic Control Aide for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $102,948 in 2026.