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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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Harry Nieves

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Harry Nieves 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.

Cesar Perez

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Cesar Perez works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Cesar earned $112,956 in 2026.

Jose Rodriguez Rosario

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Jose Rodriguez Rosario works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $112,956 in 2026.

Gail Russell

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Gail Russell works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Gail earned $112,956 in 2026.

Tony Rush

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Tony Rush 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.

Carlos Castro

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Carlos Castro is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,956.

Steve Singer

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Steve Singer works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Steve earned $112,956 in 2026.

Audreye Towns

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Audreye Towns is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,956.

Patrick Tracy

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Patrick Tracy 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.

Maurice Oldham

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Maurice Oldham serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,956.

Gregory Adams

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Gregory Adams 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.

Timothy Tannehill

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,956
Base pay
$112,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,956

Timothy Tannehill is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,956.

Jose Barocio Gonzalez

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jose Barocio Gonzalez is a Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Luetta Curtis

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Luetta Curtis works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Luetta earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).

Carl Faust

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Carl Faust serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Jeffrey Hagen

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jeffrey Hagen is a Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Nicholas Hensel

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nicholas Hensel holds the role of Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Kathleen Larson

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kathleen Larson serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Stephon Lloyd

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Stephon Lloyd serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Antonio Pannarale Vielma

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Antonio Pannarale Vielma works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).

Robert Roberson

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Roberson holds the role of Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Lawrence Amos

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Lawrence Amos serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Vingenzo Angelilli

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Vingenzo Angelilli works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Vingenzo earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).

Joseph Boccia

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Boccia works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).

Santiago Estrella Jr

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Santiago Estrella Jr serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Rocco Guarino

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Rocco Guarino is a Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Robert Harrison

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Harrison holds the role of Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Trinidad Molina Garcia

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Trinidad Molina Garcia serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

William Plotke Jr

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

William Plotke Jr works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. William earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).

Joel Sandoval

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joel Sandoval is a Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Thomas Schwarz

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thomas Schwarz works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).

Andre Stephens

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Andre Stephens works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Andre earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).

Virgil Rotondo

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Virgil Rotondo holds the role of Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Raymond Tirado

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Raymond Tirado is a Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Scott Tompkins

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Scott Tompkins is a Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Nestor Ruiz

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nestor Ruiz holds the role of Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Mario Vega

Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,944
Base pay
$112,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,944
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Mario Vega serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).

Jeffrey Steeve

Foreman of Sign Shop/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,549
Base pay
$112,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,549
Hourly rate
$54
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jeffrey Steeve is a Foreman of Sign Shop at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,549 (paid $54/hour).

Christy Jose

Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,536
Base pay
$112,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,536
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,536

Christy Jose works as a Civil Engineer IV for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Christy earned $112,536 in 2026.

Jock Westbrooks

Architect IV/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$112,536
Base pay
$112,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,536
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$112,536

Jock Westbrooks holds the role of Architect IV at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,536.