City of Chicago / Office of the Mayor
Agency file
The Office of the Mayor is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 108 employees with median total compensation of $105,528; the highest distinct record was $221,052.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 108 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($105,528) — 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 $195,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $66,132. 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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Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Brandon Johnson serves as a Mayor. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $221,052.
Chief of Staff/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Cristina Pacione-Zayas serves as a Chief of Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $217,044.
Senior Advisor to the Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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Sheila Bedi works as a Senior Advisor to the Mayor for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Sheila earned $198,000 in 2026.
First Deputy Chief of Staff/Office of the Mayor
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Kennedy Bartley is a First Deputy Chief of Staff at Office of the Mayor. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $197,760.
Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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Emmanuel Andre works as a Deputy Mayor for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Emmanuel earned $195,000 in 2026.
Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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Max Budovitch works as a Deputy Mayor for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Max earned $195,000 in 2026.
Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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Arturo Carrillo holds the role of Deputy Mayor at Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,000.
Communications Director/Office of the Mayor
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Erin Connelly is a Communications Director at Office of the Mayor. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $195,000.
Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Matthew Humphries serves as a Deputy Mayor. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,000.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Carla Kupe serves as a Deputy Chief of Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,000.
Senior Advisor to the Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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Jason Lee holds the role of Senior Advisor to the Mayor at Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,000.
Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Militza Pagan serves as a Deputy Mayor. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $195,000.
Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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Beatriz Ponce De Leon holds the role of Deputy Mayor at Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $194,928.
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff/Office of the Mayor
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Billy Evans is a Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff at Office of the Mayor. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $183,180.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Penquaet Smith serves as a Deputy Chief of Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,180.
Assistant Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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Marissa Arrez holds the role of Assistant Deputy Mayor at Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,956.
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff/Office of the Mayor
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Theresa Yoon works as a Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Theresa earned $169,956 in 2026.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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Dominque Warren is a Director - Mayor's Office at Office of the Mayor. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,284.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, John Arena serves as a Director - Mayor's Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,172.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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Emily Melbye is a Director - Mayor's Office at Office of the Mayor. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,172.
Assistant Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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Jonah Anderson works as a Assistant Deputy Mayor for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Jonah earned $152,076 in 2026.
Assistant Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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Jessica Higgins works as a Assistant Deputy Mayor for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $152,076 in 2026.
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff/Office of the Mayor
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Sara Mathers works as a Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Sara earned $152,076 in 2026.
Assistant Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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Brian Tyler is a Assistant Deputy Mayor at Office of the Mayor. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,076.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Kevin Barszcz serves as a Director - Mayor's Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,544.
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff/Office of the Mayor
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Coleman Evans is a Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff at Office of the Mayor. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,544.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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Joseph Mapp holds the role of Director - Mayor's Office at Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,544.
Assistant Deputy Mayor/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Jason Sanford serves as a Assistant Deputy Mayor. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,648.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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Ashlee Horton is a Director - Mayor's Office at Office of the Mayor. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $142,272.
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff/Office of the Mayor
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Lyric Griffin works as a Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Lyric earned $140,808 in 2026.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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Christopher Witschy holds the role of Director - Mayor's Office at Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,808.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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Desiree Kettler holds the role of Director - Mayor's Office at Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,360.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Gregorio Martinez serves as a Director - Mayor's Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,360.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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Joshua Smyser works as a Director - Mayor's Office for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $133,200 in 2026.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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Thomas Anderson holds the role of Director - Mayor's Office at Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,432.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Abigail Sullivan serves as a Director - Mayor's Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,772.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Trenity Dobbey serves as a Director - Mayor's Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,676.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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Otisa Davis works as a Director - Mayor's Office for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Otisa earned $125,016 in 2026.
Director - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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Christopher Hodges works as a Director - Mayor's Office for Office of the Mayor. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $123,600 in 2026.
Senior Project Manager - Mayor's Office/Office of the Mayor
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At Office of the Mayor, Darius Newsome serves as a Senior Project Manager - Mayor's Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,600.