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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
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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Ryan Ward

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

Ryan Ward 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.

Jeanne Wahl

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

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.

Jeremiah Melton

Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$87,888
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,888

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.

Concetta Davis

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Concetta Davis is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Kelsey Dineen

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Kelsey Dineen works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Kelsey earned $86,772 in 2026.

Magdalena Espinoza

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Magdalena Espinoza 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 $86,772.

Dominique Evans-Siler

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Dominique Evans-Siler 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 $86,772.

Shamara Fletcher

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Shamara Fletcher works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Shamara earned $86,772 in 2026.

Christine Izaguirre

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Christine Izaguirre 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 $86,772.

Anastasia Kokalias

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Anastasia Kokalias works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Anastasia earned $86,772 in 2026.

Eboni Layne

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Eboni Layne is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Tameka Pearson

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Tameka Pearson works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Tameka earned $86,772 in 2026.

Raelle Pruente

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Raelle Pruente works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Raelle earned $86,772 in 2026.

Romel Ray

Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Romel Ray is a Supervising Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Natalie Baldacci

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Natalie Baldacci works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Natalie earned $86,772 in 2026.

Mariama Bonnie

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Mariama Bonnie serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Kimberly Burns

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Kimberly Burns is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Jennifer Delgado

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Jennifer Delgado 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 $86,772.

Jonetta Hall

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Jonetta Hall 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 $86,772.

Janice Heidelberg

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Janice Heidelberg 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 $86,772.

Mariana Hernandez-Munoz

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Mariana Hernandez-Munoz serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Leslie Lackey

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Leslie Lackey is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Gianfranco Lappo

Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Gianfranco Lappo serves as a Supervising Traffic Control Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Beatriz Martinez

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Beatriz Martinez is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Nakesha Martin

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Nakesha Martin serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Tiffany Mitchell

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Tiffany Mitchell works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Tiffany earned $86,772 in 2026.

Jennifer Morales

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Jennifer Morales is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Devonna Phillips

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Devonna Phillips serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Helen Rayford

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Helen Rayford 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 $86,772.

Caneal Rule

Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Caneal Rule 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 $86,772.

Lauren Sampogna

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Lauren Sampogna is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Stefanie Terrazas

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Stefanie Terrazas 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 $86,772.

Evan Tyler

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Evan Tyler is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Karla Valadez

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Karla Valadez works as a Police Communications Operator II for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Karla earned $86,772 in 2026.

Terry Watkins

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Terry Watkins serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Richard Wiacek

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Richard Wiacek 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 $86,772.

Dacara Sampler

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Dacara Sampler is a Police Communications Operator II at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Kimberly Sanders

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Kimberly Sanders is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.

Alexander Simpkin

Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Alexander Simpkin serves as a Police Communications Operator II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.

Angel Smith

Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications

2026 total comp
$86,772
Base pay
$86,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,772

Angel Smith 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 $86,772.