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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Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Marcos Cabral serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,872.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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John Haffner is a Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,872.
Payroll Administrator - Excld/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Leonsa Chavez holds the role of Payroll Administrator - Excld at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.
General Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tania Franco Almanza serves as a General Manager of Airport Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
Manager of Security Communications Center/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Richard Evans holds the role of Manager of Security Communications Center at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Akram Hasan works as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Akram earned $136,692 in 2026.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mark Mc Inerney holds the role of Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.
Construction Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Brian O Hehir serves as a Construction Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Christopher Sabo serves as a Airport Facilities Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
General Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Thomas Stastny serves as a General Manager of Airport Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
General Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Omar Vega is a General Manager of Airport Operations at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,692.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Bernard Pudowski Jr holds the role of Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.
Shift Supvsr of Security Communications Center/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Paul Pollard works as a Shift Supvsr of Security Communications Center for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $136,020 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator - Trainer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kimberly Ausmann is a Aviation Communications Operator - Trainer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,020.
Attorney - Excluded/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Vernell Moreland works as a Attorney - Excluded for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Vernell earned $135,744 in 2026.
Attorney - Excluded/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Barbara Munube works as a Attorney - Excluded for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Barbara earned $135,744 in 2026.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sonia Lopez is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,916.
Training Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tracie Ward holds the role of Training Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,916.
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Nicholas Battistoni is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Nicholas Boblewski serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Edward Creighton holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
James Serrano is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
GIS Data Base Analyst/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Roseline Batcha holds the role of GIS Data Base Analyst at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,184.
GIS Data Base Analyst/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Shawn Urbach is a GIS Data Base Analyst at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,184.
GIS Data Base Analyst/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Arin Stark holds the role of GIS Data Base Analyst at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,184.
Attorney/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Saundra Fried is a Attorney at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,932.
Foreman of Machinists/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, John Civito serves as a Foreman of Machinists. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,931 (paid $64/hour).
Finance Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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William Stajura is a Finance Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Charles Sweet Ii works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $133,836 in 2026.
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Stephen Casto serves as a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
Lawrence Chambliss holds the role of Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michael Fratto works as a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $132,142 in 2026 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Anthony Luczak serves as a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Stephen Mc Namara serves as a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tremayne Moore serves as a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
Brendan Gardiner is a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jovan Gavric holds the role of Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
Patrick Lavelle holds the role of Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
Joseph Mullan works as a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $132,142 in 2026 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
Rudy Ortega is a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,142 (paid $64/hour).