Emergency Response Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Emergency Response Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Emergency Response Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $121,210 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $106,194 and $135,921. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Emergency Response Specialist

CIVITAS RESOURCES INC - Midland , TX

Coordinate with Security and Emergency Response personnel to develop and maintain strong relationships with applicable regulatory agencies, emergency management authorities, and response contractors

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Crisis Response Specialist

PermiaCare - Midland , TX

The Crisis Response Specialist is responsible for daytime response to mental health crisis calls ... This position provides emergency services to individuals in the community by defining presenting ...

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FlexTek - Field Hazmat Technician and Response Specialists

Essel Environmental - Oakland , CA

Essel Environmental provides On-Demand Emergency Response, Disaster Recovery Project Personnel throughout the United States. Essel's FlexTeks are versatile technicians who get the job done. We ...

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Emergency Preparedness Specialist

City of Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa , CA

... emergency response plans, trainings, and exercises. They will work with county and regional ... As an Emergency Preparedness Specialist, they will be responsible for making critical judgments and ...

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Part-Time Municipal Services Emergency Management Planning Specialist

Unified Fire Authority - West Valley City , UT

Serves as an Emergency Management Specialist - in the planning, development, coordination and ... response, mitigation and recovery activities. * Coordinates and implements planning efforts for the ...

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911 Emergency Communications Specialist

Park County - Fairplay , CO

Are you ready to be the heartbeat of emergency response in Park County? As a 911 Emergency Communications Specialist, you'll be at the epicenter of action, handling a diverse array of emergency and ...

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What does an Emergency Response Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of an Emergency Response Specialist

Develops, updates and refines Emergency Response Organizational operational checklists, plans, contacts and job aids for the all ERO Sections and facilities.

January 04, 2023

Evaluates emergency situation as to type, severity and scope based on details provided by caller describing the type of environmental situation such as gasoline flowing into water supply or waste pickup and assigns an emergency response team.

March 06, 2023

Assist with the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and training plans, drills and exercises.

April 26, 2023

Complete detailed and thorough emergency management/response incident reports.

May 15, 2023

Manages and distributes Duty Rotation weekly ensuring proper coverage of the Emergency Response Organization for all brands.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Emergency Response Specialist in Chicago, IL

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106194

135921

121210

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108572

144914

124488

What is the average salary for Emergency Response Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Emergency Response Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Emergency Response Specialist ranges from $106,194 to $135,921 with the average base salary of $121,210. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,572 to $144,914 with the average total cash compensation of $124,488.

View Average Salary for Emergency Response Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$121,210	$106,194 - $135,921
Bonus	$3,278	$2,378 - $8,993
Total Pay	$124,488	$108,572 - $144,914

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Emergency Response Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,791 - $136,685	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,791 - $136,685	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,670 - $136,530	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,751 - $136,634	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,751 - $136,634	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,361 - $133,574	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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