City of Chicago / Office of Public Safety Administration
Agency file
The Office of Public Safety Administration provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2026, this agency had 298 employees with median total compensation of $108,552; the highest distinct record was $223,740.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 298 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($108,552) — 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 $151,572 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,608. 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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Executive Director - Office of Public Safety Administrative/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Era Patterson serves as a Executive Director - Office of Public Safety Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $223,740.
Managing Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Daniel Casey serves as a Managing Deputy Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $204,132.
First Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Eric Dropkin is a First Deputy Director at Office of Public Safety Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $204,132.
Managing Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Natalie Gutierrez works as a Managing Deputy Director for Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. Natalie earned $204,132 in 2026.
Managing Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Tenaya Williams is a Managing Deputy Director at Office of Public Safety Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $194,688.
Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Sandra Talbott works as a Deputy Director for Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $186,156 in 2026.
Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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John Arvetis Ii holds the role of Deputy Director at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Dennis Baliga holds the role of Deputy Director at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Lonnie Jenkins holds the role of Deputy Director at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Leon Leak holds the role of Deputy Director at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,356.
Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Sarontay Smith is a Deputy Director at Office of Public Safety Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
Contracts Negotiator/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Lisa Clark holds the role of Contracts Negotiator at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $178,188.
Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Kevin Pater works as a Deputy Director for Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $175,512 in 2026.
Principal Programmer/Analyst/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Sonya Armstrong is a Principal Programmer/Analyst at Office of Public Safety Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $170,160.
Principal Systems Programmer/Office of Public Safety Administration
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James Burger works as a Principal Systems Programmer for Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. James earned $170,160 in 2026.
Chief Programmer/Analyst/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Dibo Chen serves as a Chief Programmer/Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,160.
Chief Programmer/Analyst/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Scot Hamilton serves as a Chief Programmer/Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,160.
Principal Systems Programmer/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Vi La holds the role of Principal Systems Programmer at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,160.
Chief Programmer/Analyst/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Alfonso Mgbokwere holds the role of Chief Programmer/Analyst at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,160.
Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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John Clarke holds the role of Deputy Director at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,964.
Director of Human Resources/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Joy Brown is a Director of Human Resources at Office of Public Safety Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $166,200.
Principal Programmer/Analyst/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Jacob Roderick holds the role of Principal Programmer/Analyst at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,020.
Director of Information Systems/Office of Public Safety Administration
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William Ramey holds the role of Director of Information Systems at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,508.
Assistant Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Lekeshia Royal works as a Assistant Director for Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. Lekeshia earned $158,508 in 2026.
Deputy Director/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Iris Archilla serves as a Deputy Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,332.
General Foreman of Linemen/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Cynthia Cupples serves as a General Foreman of Linemen. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,894.
Director of Grants Management/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Tomas Maulawin is a Director of Grants Management at Office of Public Safety Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,384.
Director of Information Systems/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Adam Pondexter serves as a Director of Information Systems. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,384.
Medical Administrator/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Klara Sanchez is a Medical Administrator at Office of Public Safety Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,384.
Chief Systems Programmer/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Qingwei Li is a Chief Systems Programmer at Office of Public Safety Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,228.
Nurse Practitioner/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Mary Daly serves as a Nurse Practitioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,572.
Nurse Practitioner/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Diane Jones holds the role of Nurse Practitioner at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,572.
Projects Administrator/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Eric Reinhardt holds the role of Projects Administrator at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,072.
Senior Telecommunications Specialist/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Augustine Ihenacho works as a Senior Telecommunications Specialist for Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. Augustine earned $148,056 in 2026.
Administrative Services Officer II/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Letitia Parker holds the role of Administrative Services Officer II at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,056.
Administrative Services Officer II/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Stephanie Smith holds the role of Administrative Services Officer II at Office of Public Safety Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,056.
Foreman of Linemen/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Kevin Gallagher serves as a Foreman of Linemen. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,410.
Foreman of Linemen/Office of Public Safety Administration
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Patrick Heffernan is a Foreman of Linemen at Office of Public Safety Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410.
Foreman of Linemen/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Michael Mahoney serves as a Foreman of Linemen. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,410.
Foreman of Linemen/Office of Public Safety Administration
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At Office of Public Safety Administration, Alfredo Ruiz serves as a Foreman of Linemen. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,410.