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City of Chicago / Director of Finance

Role across City of Chicago

Director of Finance

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

18 people hold the Director of Finance role across 15 departments in City of Chicago, with a median total compensation of $153,384. Among 2 jurisdictions where this role is reported, City of Chicago ranks #1 by median pay.

Employees
18
Median pay
$153,384
Departments
15
Cross-jurisdiction
#1 of 2

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Director of Finance pay in other jurisdictions

Where Director of Finances are paid most

Median total compensation for comparable Director of Finance roles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.

Within City of Chicago

Departments with this role

Largest City of Chicago departments for this role

Departments in City of Chicagoemploying the most people in this role. Each bar links to that department’s page for the role.