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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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Kevin Nee

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kevin Nee serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Jesus Oregel

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jesus Oregel serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

David Pantalena

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, David Pantalena serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Humberto Salgado

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Humberto Salgado works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Humberto earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

John Schmitz

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, John Schmitz serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Tyler Snee

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tyler Snee serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Joseph Teune

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Teune is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Pothen Vallikalam

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Pothen Vallikalam holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Danny Villanueva Uriostegui

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Danny Villanueva Uriostegui works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Danny earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

David Zochowski

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

David Zochowski is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Fabian Rzucidlo

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Fabian Rzucidlo works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Fabian earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

Craig Suerth

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Craig Suerth holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

John Willmot

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Willmot is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

William Mancini

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, William Mancini serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Daniel Dinella

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Daniel Dinella serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

George Ferraro

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

George Ferraro holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Priscilla Flores

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Priscilla Flores is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Paul Gannon

Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Paul Gannon works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

Robert Abbatacola

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Robert Abbatacola serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Cory Alford

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Cory Alford holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Mark Bergen

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mark Bergen holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Jose Castaneda Jr

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jose Castaneda Jr holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Sandra Castro

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Sandra Castro holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Jose Del Raso

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jose Del Raso serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Mark Dowling

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mark Dowling is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Myron Eatmon

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Myron Eatmon serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Darius Echols

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Darius Echols works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Darius earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Marcus Flagg

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marcus Flagg holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Timothy Flaherty

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Timothy Flaherty serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Carlos Garcia

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Carlos Garcia holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Matthew Graca

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Matthew Graca holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Clarence Graham

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Clarence Graham holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Jovan Grant

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jovan Grant serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Gilbert Griffith

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Gilbert Griffith serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Stanley Harper

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Stanley Harper serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Patrick Hassett

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Hassett holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Robert Jones

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Jones holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Stephen Kavanagh

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Stephen Kavanagh holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Patrick Kelly

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Kelly holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Tremain Kelly

Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tremain Kelly serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).