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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Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jeffrey Wytaniec holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph Serb holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Elgie Neely works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Elgie earned $167,700 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Matthew Mcgleam holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Manager of Emergency Management Services/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sarah Murray holds the role of Manager of Emergency Management Services at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,880.