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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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Ana Mayor

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ana Mayor serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Efrain Ramirez

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Efrain Ramirez serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Mark Capiz

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mark Capiz works as a Custodial Worker for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $39,520 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).

Keisha Pernell

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Keisha Pernell works as a Custodial Worker for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Keisha earned $39,520 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).

Mark Steele

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Mark Steele serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Nikkoli Villalobos

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Nikkoli Villalobos serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Keairra Young

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Keairra Young holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Bruce Simpson

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Bruce Simpson holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Jerell Turner

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jerell Turner holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Latoya Williams

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Latoya Williams works as a Custodial Worker for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Latoya earned $39,520 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).

Jaavion Wilson

Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jaavion Wilson is a Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,520 (paid $19/hour).