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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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Sheila Barrera

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Sheila Barrera works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Sheila earned $71,076 in 2026.

Mitchell Bush

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Mitchell Bush holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Jacquez Chambers

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Jacquez Chambers is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Michael Chavez

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Michael Chavez holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Mary Hall

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Mary Hall works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $71,076 in 2026.

Arturo Heredia Jr

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Arturo Heredia Jr holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Andres Hueramo

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Andres Hueramo serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Michael Kocevar

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Kocevar serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Kendall Latham

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Kendall Latham works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kendall earned $71,076 in 2026.

Ainslie Mercado

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ainslie Mercado serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Juan Morales

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Juan Morales serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Joana Ochoa

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Joana Ochoa holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Jennifer Alonzo

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Jennifer Alonzo works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $71,076 in 2026.

Milan Bubalo

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Milan Bubalo works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Milan earned $71,076 in 2026.

Siara Colon

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Siara Colon works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Siara earned $71,076 in 2026.

Tony Cordero

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Tony Cordero works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tony earned $71,076 in 2026.

Sharell Crowder

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Sharell Crowder works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Sharell earned $71,076 in 2026.

Christopher Czykier

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Christopher Czykier serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Maurice Deramus

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Maurice Deramus holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Alex Ferrara

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Alex Ferrara holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Noe Hernandez

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Noe Hernandez holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Daijzah Hill

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Daijzah Hill serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Jermaine Hitchcock

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Jermaine Hitchcock is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Kenyartta Howard

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Kenyartta Howard holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Brenda Johnson

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Brenda Johnson works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Brenda earned $71,076 in 2026.

Carl Kirk

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Carl Kirk serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

John Knox

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

John Knox holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Anthony Ladd

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Anthony Ladd serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Khalid Love

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Khalid Love serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Peyton Minter

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Peyton Minter works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Peyton earned $71,076 in 2026.

Juan Pizarro

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Juan Pizarro is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Jonathan Ramos

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Jonathan Ramos works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $71,076 in 2026.

Jacob Rivera

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Jacob Rivera works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $71,076 in 2026.

Gabriel Romo

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Gabriel Romo serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Andy Sanchez

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Andy Sanchez holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.

Brittney Vaxter

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Brittney Vaxter is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.

Herbert Williams Jr

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Herbert Williams Jr works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Herbert earned $71,076 in 2026.

Lavince Williams

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Lavince Williams works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lavince earned $71,076 in 2026.

Robert Williams

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Robert Williams serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.

Jessica Zermeno

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$71,076
Base pay
$71,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,076
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,076

Jessica Zermeno holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.