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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

Page 1

Ashley Bryja

Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,324
Base pay
$81,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,324

Ashley Bryja is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.

Amy Bryla

Emergency Management Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,324
Base pay
$81,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,324

Amy Bryla holds the role of Emergency Management Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,324.

Liliana Bustos

Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,324
Base pay
$81,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,324

Liliana Bustos is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.

Tanja Capps

Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,324
Base pay
$81,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,324

Tanja Capps is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.

Tirshatha Derricks-Bey

Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,324
Base pay
$81,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,324

Tirshatha Derricks-Bey works as a Project Coordinator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tirshatha earned $81,324 in 2026.

Alexia Lopez

Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,324
Base pay
$81,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,324

Alexia Lopez holds the role of Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,324.

Linda Terry

Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,324
Base pay
$81,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,324

Linda Terry holds the role of Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,324.

Mohammed Ali

Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,276
Base pay
$81,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,276

Mohammed Ali is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.

Paul Loja

Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,276
Base pay
$81,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,276

Paul Loja is a Safety Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.

Jonathan Macpherson

Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,276
Base pay
$81,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,276

Jonathan Macpherson is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.

Jacob Newton

Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,276
Base pay
$81,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,276

Jacob Newton works as a Airport Operations Supvsr I for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $81,276 in 2026.

Javin Martin

Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,276
Base pay
$81,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,276

Javin Martin is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.

Emma Slowinski

Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,276
Base pay
$81,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,276

Emma Slowinski works as a Airport Operations Supvsr I for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Emma earned $81,276 in 2026.

Maurice Williams-Moneyham

Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,276
Base pay
$81,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,276

Maurice Williams-Moneyham holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,276.

Malik-Jibril Taylor

Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,276
Base pay
$81,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,276

Malik-Jibril Taylor holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,276.

Rohith Vangala

Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$81,276
Base pay
$81,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,276

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Rohith Vangala serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,276.

Tavia Heron

Assistant Airport Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$80,124
Base pay
$80,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,124
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$80,124

Tavia Heron holds the role of Assistant Airport Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,124.

Johnny Morales

Manager - Aviation Id Badging Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$80,124
Base pay
$80,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,124
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$80,124

Johnny Morales is a Manager - Aviation Id Badging Operations at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,124.

Tracy Wilbon

Human Resources Business Partner-Excld/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$80,124
Base pay
$80,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,124
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$80,124

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tracy Wilbon serves as a Human Resources Business Partner-Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,124.

George Stewart Jr.

Landside Operation Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$80,124
Base pay
$80,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,124
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$80,124

At Chicago Department of Aviation, George Stewart Jr. serves as a Landside Operation Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,124.

Matthew Peters

Senior Labor Relations Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,728
Base pay
$79,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,728
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,728

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Matthew Peters serves as a Senior Labor Relations Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,728.

Amanda Alvarado

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

Amanda Alvarado holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,056.

Alberto Estrella

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

Alberto Estrella works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Alberto earned $79,056 in 2026.

Bertrand Glidewell

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

Bertrand Glidewell works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Bertrand earned $79,056 in 2026.

Maureen Moore

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

Maureen Moore works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Maureen earned $79,056 in 2026.

Marcus Arens

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

Marcus Arens works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Marcus earned $79,056 in 2026.

Moises Flores

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

Moises Flores works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Moises earned $79,056 in 2026.

Vanessa Johnson

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Vanessa Johnson serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,056.

Andre Nunally

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Andre Nunally serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,056.

Caprice Tyler

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

Caprice Tyler holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,056.

James Stephens

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Stephens serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,056.

Candace Rios

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$79,056
Base pay
$79,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,056
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,056

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Candace Rios serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,056.

Brandon Burton

Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$78,852
Base pay
$78,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,852
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$78,852

Brandon Burton works as a Aviation Security Sergeant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $78,852 in 2026.

Phebia Hill

Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$78,432
Base pay
$78,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$78,432

Phebia Hill works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Phebia earned $78,432 in 2026.

Miguel Abonce

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$77,988
Base pay
$77,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,988
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$77,988

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Miguel Abonce serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,988.

Omar Franco

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$77,988
Base pay
$77,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,988
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$77,988

Omar Franco holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,988.

Zenon Pet Iii

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$77,988
Base pay
$77,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,988
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$77,988

Zenon Pet Iii works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Zenon earned $77,988 in 2026.

Christopher Brown

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$77,988
Base pay
$77,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,988
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$77,988

Christopher Brown works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $77,988 in 2026.

Karman Kennedy

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$77,988
Base pay
$77,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,988
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$77,988

Karman Kennedy works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Karman earned $77,988 in 2026.

Kaniesha Lewis

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$77,988
Base pay
$77,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,988
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$77,988

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kaniesha Lewis serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,988.