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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Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Markia Thomas is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Michael Vallecillos is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Malcolm Watkins works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Malcolm earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jonathan Westmoreland is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rachel Whaley-Brand 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.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Omari Williams is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Roger Gougis 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.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Matthew Mcguire 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.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Johann Cervantes 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.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Maria Rivera serves as a Administrative Services Officer I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,752.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rajaa Mustapha is a Staff Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,752.
Graphic Artist III/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Adam Pecora holds the role of Graphic Artist III at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,752.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Taneen Ball is a Safety Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,740.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kelli Caruvana holds the role of Safety Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,740.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Aferny Coronel holds the role of Safety Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,740.
Shift Supvsr of Airport Ground Transportation/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Nelson Alvarado serves as a Shift Supvsr of Airport Ground Transportation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,684.
Shift Supvsr of Airport Ground Transportation/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tammy Lovelace holds the role of Shift Supvsr of Airport Ground Transportation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,684.
Financial Analyst/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Khayin Maheia is a Financial Analyst at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,684.
Financial Analyst/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nicholas Wilhoite is a Financial Analyst at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,684.