City of Chicago / Chicago Department of Aviation
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The Chicago Department of Aviation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2026, this agency had 1,976 employees with median total compensation of $101,358; the highest distinct record was $350,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,976 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($101,358) — 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 $129,064 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,764. 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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Commissioner of Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Michael Mc Murray works as a Commissioner of Aviation for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $350,000 in 2026.
First Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tracey Payne is a First Deputy Commissioner - 41 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $221,652.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Amber Achilles works as a Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Amber earned $217,128 in 2026.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Roberto Diaz holds the role of Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $217,128.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Elizabeth Granados Perez holds the role of Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $211,752.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Duane Hayden serves as a Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $211,752.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tammi Morgan holds the role of Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,200.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Robert Rodriguez holds the role of Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $205,200.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nafees Ahmed works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Nafees earned $199,284 in 2026.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Zachary Baughman holds the role of Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $196,740.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Phyllinis Easter works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Phyllinis earned $192,852 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Aaron Frame is a Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Frank Grimaldi is a Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Harney serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Andrzelika Kocerka works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Andrzelika earned $192,852 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Robert Lopez serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Anita Morris holds the role of Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Castalia Serna is a Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Thyatiria Towns is a Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sonji Ward holds the role of Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Charis Tripplet holds the role of Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,584.
Pr Telecommunications Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Marcus King works as a Pr Telecommunications Specialist for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Marcus earned $178,188 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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John Laera is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Saaema Alavi is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Vildana Celik is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Vera Elue works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Vera earned $167,700 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Dominic Garascia works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Dominic earned $167,700 in 2026.
Contracts Administrator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Adella Gillespie serves as a Contracts Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ariana Jaupi is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Frank Limon works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $167,700 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Lixia Liu works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lixia earned $167,700 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Rosemary Mc Donnell serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Matthew Mcgleam holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Zoraya Miranda holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, William Mullane serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Elgie Neely works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Elgie earned $167,700 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Christine Pundavela holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jeffrey Randerson is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Raimond Ranne is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.
Contracts Administrator-43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nicole Roche holds the role of Contracts Administrator-43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.