City of Chicago / Chicago Department of Aviation
Agency file
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
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Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Stephens serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,056.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Candace Rios serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,056.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Brandon Burton works as a Aviation Security Sergeant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $78,852 in 2026.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Phebia Hill works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Phebia earned $78,432 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Miguel Abonce serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,988.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Omar Franco holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,988.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Zenon Pet Iii works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Zenon earned $77,988 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Christopher Brown works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $77,988 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Karman Kennedy works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Karman earned $77,988 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kaniesha Lewis serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,988.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph Panatsis holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,988.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Panjanea Rivers works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Panjanea earned $77,988 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Asia Watson holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,988.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jaquaina Mitchell is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,988.