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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Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Sheena Owens serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,488.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Lilly Vazhappilly serves as a Accounting Technician. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,488.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Joi Walker serves as a Clerk IV - Timekeeper. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,488.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mary Weston is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,488.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nilda Soto is a Accounting Technician at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,488.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Matthew Foerstel holds the role of Aviation Surveillance Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,852.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Enrique Ortiz works as a Aviation Surveillance Specialist for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Enrique earned $63,852 in 2026.
Foreman of Window Washers/Chicago Department of Aviation
Robert Wallace is a Foreman of Window Washers at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,648 (paid $31/hour).