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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Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jennifer Laverty holds the role of Chief Airport Operations Supvsr at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,568.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kenneth Neal is a Project Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,568.
Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Keri Orme holds the role of Chief Airport Operations Supvsr at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,568.
Landside Operation Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Elizabeth Wright is a Landside Operation Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,568.
Assistant Airport Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Rose Thompson serves as a Assistant Airport Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,568.
Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Matthew Ziomek works as a Chief Airport Operations Supvsr for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $113,568 in 2026.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Denise Turner Alston serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,568.
Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jack Fagan holds the role of Chief Airport Operations Supvsr at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,568.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Samantha Park is a Project Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,568.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mary Gallagher is a Project Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,568.
Sheet Metal Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Derek Pinc is a Sheet Metal Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,526 (paid $55/hour).
Sheet Metal Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Luis Anderson is a Sheet Metal Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,526 (paid $55/hour).
Sheet Metal Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jaroslaw Szopa works as a Sheet Metal Worker for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jaroslaw earned $113,526 in 2026 (paid $55/hour).
Sheet Metal Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Scherer serves as a Sheet Metal Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,526 (paid $55/hour).
Sheet Metal Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
William Geno holds the role of Sheet Metal Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,526 (paid $55/hour).
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jose Burke works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $112,956 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Brian Casares holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Aurelius Cole serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Harold Crosby holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph Flynn holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Venessa Gilmore is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Andre Green works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Andre earned $112,956 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Dirar Jaber serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jebrail Jendo serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Johnny Jimmerson is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Deborah Mueller works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Deborah earned $112,956 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Daniel Mussen serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Steven Olivieri is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Thomas Anderson works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $112,956 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Lloyd Brown Jr serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Francisco Coronado works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Francisco earned $112,956 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Vincent Cotter works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Vincent earned $112,956 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Loralee Edburg serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Albert Esquivel works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Albert earned $112,956 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Windy Evans works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Windy earned $112,956 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Eva Garcia works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Eva earned $112,956 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sara Grosby holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, David Haynes serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Darryl Hutcherson holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,956.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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John Mastalerz works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. John earned $112,956 in 2026.