City of Chicago / Chicago Department of Aviation / Operating Engineer-Group A
Job-title file
Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.
42 employees hold this title in Chicago Department of Aviation. Median total compensation for the role is $129,064, above the department median of $101,358.
What the records show
How total compensation varies among the 42 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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Operating Engineer-Group A is held in 3 City of Chicago departments. In Chicago Department of Aviation, the median of $129,064 ranks #1 of 3.
Median total compensation for the Operating Engineer-Group A role in other City of Chicagodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.
Record list
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Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michael Mingey is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Joshua Rivera holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).