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City of Chicago / Chicago Department of Aviation

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Chicago Department of Aviation

Source file: City of Chicago — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$192.6M
Employees
1,976
Median total
$101,358
Highest record
$350,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$97,488 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$58,764
$77,988
$101,358
$112,956
$129,064

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).

Largest job titles

Motor Truck Driver
299 · $101,358
Laborer
104 · $99,403
Electrical Mechanic
80 · $120,120

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

Employees

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Jerry Abraham

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$102,444
Base pay
$102,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,444
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$102,444

Jerry Abraham works as a Project Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jerry earned $102,444 in 2026.

Adam Cheaks

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$102,444
Base pay
$102,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,444
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$102,444

Adam Cheaks works as a Project Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Adam earned $102,444 in 2026.

Moira Curran

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$102,444
Base pay
$102,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,444
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$102,444

Moira Curran holds the role of Project Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,444.

Esther Hah

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$102,444
Base pay
$102,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,444
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$102,444

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Esther Hah serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,444.

Pamela Swann

Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$102,144
Base pay
$102,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$102,144

Pamela Swann is a Accounting Technician at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,144.

Debra Mc Caster

Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$102,144
Base pay
$102,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,144
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$102,144

Debra Mc Caster is a Clerk IV - Timekeeper at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,144.

Erika Sanchez

Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,892
Base pay
$101,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,892
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$101,892

Erika Sanchez holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,892.

Kris Ford

Supvsr of Accounting/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,628
Base pay
$101,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,628
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$101,628

Kris Ford works as a Supvsr of Accounting for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kris earned $101,628 in 2026.

Christopher Hernandez

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Christopher Hernandez serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Carlos Fernandez Jr

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Carlos Fernandez Jr holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Lavonda Johnson

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lavonda Johnson holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Velanie Adams

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Velanie Adams holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Juanita Aguila

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Juanita Aguila holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Jenise Albritton

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jenise Albritton serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Robert Andersen Jr

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Andersen Jr is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Sargon Andrews

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Sargon Andrews is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Paul Arnone

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Paul Arnone serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Rashawn Atkins

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Rashawn Atkins works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Rashawn earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Richard Baez

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Richard Baez works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Keisha Bailey

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Keisha Bailey works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Keisha earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Gregory Battle

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gregory Battle works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Paul Batty

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Paul Batty serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Angelo Boccia

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Angelo Boccia serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Dontay Brassel

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Dontay Brassel holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Lenisha Braxton

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lenisha Braxton works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lenisha earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Keith Brown

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Keith Brown is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Juan Buenaflor

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Juan Buenaflor holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Shrica Butler

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Shrica Butler serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Edward Campbell

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Edward Campbell serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Ranous Cannon

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ranous Cannon is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

James Carter

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Carter is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Julianna Castro

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Julianna Castro is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Diego Ceballos

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Diego Ceballos serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Hector Chavez Jr

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Hector Chavez Jr is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Donald Cheeks

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Donald Cheeks serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Eric Christopher

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Eric Christopher is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Lindell Conner

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lindell Conner works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lindell earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Michael Cully

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Cully works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Wendell Curtis

Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Wendell Curtis serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Charles Daniels

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Charles Daniels works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).