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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

Ronaldo Angeles

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Base pay
$99,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

Ronaldo Angeles works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ronaldo earned $99,708 in 2026.

Joseph Cappelluti

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Base pay
$99,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

Joseph Cappelluti holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,708.

William Hoy

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Base pay
$99,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

At Chicago Department of Aviation, William Hoy serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,708.

Thomas Mc Gady

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Base pay
$99,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

Thomas Mc Gady holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,708.

Laura Portillo

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Base pay
$99,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Laura Portillo serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,708.

Patricia Jarosz

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Base pay
$99,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Patricia Jarosz serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,708.

Tunesia Scarborough

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Base pay
$99,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

Tunesia Scarborough works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tunesia earned $99,708 in 2026.

Odilio Torres

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Base pay
$99,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

Odilio Torres is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,708.

Ofelia Townsend

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Base pay
$99,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

Ofelia Townsend is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,708.

Gerardo SilvaMay be multiple

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

This Aviation Security Officer record at Chicago Department of Aviation for Gerardo Silva may represent several individuals, totaling $99,708 in 2026.

Vincent Barnes

Shift Supvsr of Security Communications Center/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,708
Base pay
$99,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$99,708

Vincent Barnes holds the role of Shift Supvsr of Security Communications Center at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,708.

Alejandro Avalos

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Alejandro Avalos works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Alejandro earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Kimberly Banas

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kimberly Banas works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Jose Borjas

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jose Borjas holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Billy Borum

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Billy Borum works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Billy earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Lawrence Brown

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lawrence Brown is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Marlo Cotton

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Marlo Cotton serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Montez Farmby

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Montez Farmby serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Michelle Hickey

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michelle Hickey holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Tameca Hodge

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tameca Hodge is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Don Jackson

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Don Jackson is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Bernard Johnson

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Bernard Johnson serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Theresa Larry

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Theresa Larry holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Jesus Lopez

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jesus Lopez is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Angel Nieves

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Angel Nieves serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Gregg Ramirez

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Gregg Ramirez serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Lue Baker

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Lue Baker serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Ronald Ballard

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ronald Ballard holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

James Brown

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Brown serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Joseph Buss

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Buss holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Ronald Carrao

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ronald Carrao is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

George Chesniak

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, George Chesniak serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Eddie Clay

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Eddie Clay is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Cornelius Dykes Jr

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Cornelius Dykes Jr works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Cornelius earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Victor Escobedo

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Victor Escobedo is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Glenn Francisco

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Glenn Francisco serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Leander Gibbs Jr

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Leander Gibbs Jr is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Ebony Johnson

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ebony Johnson serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Jeffrey Johnson

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jeffrey Johnson works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Richard Jones

Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Richard Jones is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).