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 8
Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Sherri Reed 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 $90,876.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Aleksandra Santiago works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Aleksandra earned $90,876 in 2026.
Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Jimmy Silva serves as a Supervising Traffic Control Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Kassandra Thurmond is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,876.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Maritza Toney is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,876.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jean Torres is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,876.
Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Edward Wadley serves as a Supervising Traffic Control Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Sonya Wallace works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Sonya earned $90,876 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Emily Washington is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,876.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Nohemi Colin holds the role of Senior Emergency Management Coordinator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,732.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Anna Hurt is a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,732.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Briyana Sarmiento works as a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Briyana earned $90,732 in 2026.
Communications Operator II - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Janee Taylor serves as a Communications Operator II - 311. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,144.
Communications Operator I - 311/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Tammy Vavouleas 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 $90,144.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Mark Booker 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 $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Dinah Brantley works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Dinah earned $87,888 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Evans Brasier is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Brandie Campbell serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Erica Diamond serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Joset Diaz-Garcia is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jose Diaz Iii is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Sharon Dineen-Holland works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Sharon earned $87,888 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Christopher Dixon 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 $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Christopher Edwards works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $87,888 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jennifer Giblin works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $87,888 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Trevor Haupt 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 $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Vivian Jackson serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Brandy Karolewicz works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Brandy earned $87,888 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Adam Kobos is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jeremiah Melton is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Evelyn Mijares works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Evelyn earned $87,888 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Krystal Mitchell serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Katie Nofal serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Coleen O Connor works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Coleen earned $87,888 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Hector Pimentel 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 $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Darlene Sena works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Darlene earned $87,888 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Brittany Turner serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Angelica Vega is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Stefanie Velez is a Fire Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,888.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jeanne Wahl 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 $87,888.