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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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Mark Chasen

Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,950
Base pay
$108,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,950
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mark Chasen is a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,950 (paid $52/hour).

Lisa Ellermann

Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,950
Base pay
$108,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,950
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lisa Ellermann works as a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $108,950 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).

James Janda Jr

Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,950
Base pay
$108,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,950
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Janda Jr is a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,950 (paid $52/hour).

Brian Pagani

Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,950
Base pay
$108,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,950
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brian Pagani works as a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $108,950 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).

Steve Pascua

Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,950
Base pay
$108,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,950
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Steve Pascua holds the role of Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,950 (paid $52/hour).

Joseph Tayler

Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,950
Base pay
$108,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,950
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Tayler works as a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $108,950 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).

Alexander Ash

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Alexander Ash holds the role of Airport Maintenance Foreman at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

Angel Garcia

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Angel Garcia works as a Airport Maintenance Foreman for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Angel earned $108,784 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).

Thomas Ramos Jr

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thomas Ramos Jr holds the role of Airport Maintenance Foreman at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

Joseph Cooper

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Cooper is a Airport Maintenance Foreman at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

Teofilo Isaac

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Teofilo Isaac is a Airport Maintenance Foreman at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

Jason Jefferson

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jason Jefferson is a Airport Maintenance Foreman at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

Christine Johnston

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Christine Johnston holds the role of Airport Maintenance Foreman at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

Marvin Lacy

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marvin Lacy is a Airport Maintenance Foreman at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

Marvin Morales

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Marvin Morales serves as a Airport Maintenance Foreman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

Justin Rodriguez

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Justin Rodriguez is a Airport Maintenance Foreman at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

Lakita Wells

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lakita Wells works as a Airport Maintenance Foreman for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lakita earned $108,784 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).

Robert Stevenson

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Stevenson is a Airport Maintenance Foreman at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

James Thompson

Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,784
Base pay
$108,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,784
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Thompson serves as a Airport Maintenance Foreman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).

Marcella Dinicola

Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,576
Base pay
$108,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,576

Marcella Dinicola holds the role of Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,576.

George Doyle

Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,576
Base pay
$108,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,576

At Chicago Department of Aviation, George Doyle serves as a Safety Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576.

Maria Martinez

Administrative Services Officer II/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,576
Base pay
$108,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,576

Maria Martinez holds the role of Administrative Services Officer II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,576.

Luis Castro

Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,576
Base pay
$108,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,576

Luis Castro works as a Staff Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Luis earned $108,576 in 2026.

Dotsy Patterson

Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,576
Base pay
$108,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,576

Dotsy Patterson is a Staff Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,576.

Jessica Hernandez

Information Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,576
Base pay
$108,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,576

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jessica Hernandez serves as a Information Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576.

Kia Wiggins

Web Author/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,576
Base pay
$108,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,576

Kia Wiggins holds the role of Web Author at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,576.

Martha Romero

Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,576
Base pay
$108,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,576

Martha Romero works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Martha earned $108,576 in 2026.

Michelle Johnson

Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,528
Base pay
$108,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,528

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michelle Johnson serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,528.

Michael Jones

Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,528
Base pay
$108,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,528

Michael Jones is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,528.

David Kuliberda

Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,528
Base pay
$108,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,528

David Kuliberda works as a Airport Operations Supvsr II for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. David earned $108,528 in 2026.

Johnathon Belcher

Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,528
Base pay
$108,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,528

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Johnathon Belcher serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,528.

John Dixon

Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,528
Base pay
$108,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,528

John Dixon holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,528.

Lawrence Gladney

Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,528
Base pay
$108,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,528

Lawrence Gladney is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,528.

Antonio Henry

Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,528
Base pay
$108,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,528

Antonio Henry works as a Airport Operations Supvsr II for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $108,528 in 2026.

Jose Padilla Soto

Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,528
Base pay
$108,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,528
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,528

Jose Padilla Soto works as a Airport Operations Supvsr II for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $108,528 in 2026.

Elizabeth Arzuaga-Williams

Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,432
Base pay
$108,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,432

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Elizabeth Arzuaga-Williams serves as a Airport Facilities Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,432.

Sanny Debrito

Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,432
Base pay
$108,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,432

Sanny Debrito works as a Airport Facilities Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Sanny earned $108,432 in 2026.

Mirian Martinez

Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,432
Base pay
$108,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,432

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Mirian Martinez serves as a Airport Facilities Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,432.

Stacy Mulcahy

Manager of Security Communications Center/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,432
Base pay
$108,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,432

Stacy Mulcahy works as a Manager of Security Communications Center for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Stacy earned $108,432 in 2026.

Benedict Presto

Landside Operation Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$108,432
Base pay
$108,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$108,432

Benedict Presto works as a Landside Operation Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Benedict earned $108,432 in 2026.