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
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Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Gloria Smith 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.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Talia Smith is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Police Communications Operator II/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Sherron White 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.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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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.
Supervising Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Delores Williams is a Supervising Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.
Emergency Management Communications Officer/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Karen Craig is a Emergency Management Communications Officer at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,112.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Dennis Cokes serves as a Traffic Control Aide. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,500.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Christopher Glover works as a Traffic Control Aide for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $85,500 in 2026.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Mary Herman holds the role of Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,500.
Traffic Control Aide/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Anthony Speciale holds the role of Traffic Control Aide at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,500.
Supvsr of 311 Operations/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Brianna Finney serves as a Supvsr of 311 Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,200.
Supvsr of 311 Operations/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Shavannah Franklin works as a Supvsr of 311 Operations for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Shavannah earned $85,200 in 2026.
Supvsr of 311 Operations/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Vivian Herrera holds the role of Supvsr of 311 Operations at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,200.
Supvsr of 311 Operations/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Candace Lockwood serves as a Supvsr of 311 Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,200.
Engineering Technician V/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Tony Zheng is a Engineering Technician V at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,200.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jessica Aksdal works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $83,592 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Emelia Diamond 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 $83,592.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Katherine Fitzsimmons serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,592.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Kirstin Jacobsen serves as a Fire Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,592.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Samantha Leahy works as a Fire Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Samantha earned $83,592 in 2026.
Fire Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Declan 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 $83,592.
Public Relations Coordinator/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Vincent Floress serves as a Public Relations Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,052.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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At Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Debra Allen serves as a Police Communications Operator I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Diana Anaya is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Latasha Brown works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Latasha earned $82,836 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Keiana Cox 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 $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Dolores Diaz 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 $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Shelithia Harris is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Amber Healy is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Federica Incoronato 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 $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Mary Jones 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 $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Shawn Keeling 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 $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Randy Kimura is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Jesse Mcdonald is a Police Communications Operator I at Office of Emergency Management and Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,836.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Tyisha Odoms works as a Police Communications Operator I for Office of Emergency Management and Communications. Their status is full-time. Tyisha earned $82,836 in 2026.
Police Communications Operator I/Office of Emergency Management and Communications
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Christina Oliva 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 $82,836.