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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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Raimond Ranne

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$167,700
Base pay
$167,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,700
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$167,700

Raimond Ranne is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.

Matthew Mcgleam

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$167,700
Base pay
$167,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,700
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$167,700

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.

Saaema Alavi

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$167,700
Base pay
$167,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,700
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$167,700

Saaema Alavi is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.

Sonia Villalpando

Director of Finance/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$167,700
Base pay
$167,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,700
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$167,700

Sonia Villalpando holds the role of Director of Finance at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.

Sarah Murray

Manager of Emergency Management Services/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$164,880
Base pay
$164,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$164,880

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.

Martin Joyce

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Martin Joyce works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $160,680 in 2026.

Andrew Pilarcik

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Andrew Pilarcik serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,680.

Teresa Zhu

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Teresa Zhu holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,680.

Ricardo Gaspar

Director of Facilities Management/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ricardo Gaspar serves as a Director of Facilities Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,680.

Molly Monserud

Director of Planning Research and Development/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Molly Monserud works as a Director of Planning Research and Development for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Molly earned $160,680 in 2026.

Juan Martinez-Aviles

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Juan Martinez-Aviles works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $160,680 in 2026.

Dennis Payne

Director of Human Resources/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Dennis Payne works as a Director of Human Resources for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Dennis earned $160,680 in 2026.

Matthew Babich

Assistant Director of Information Systems/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Matthew Babich works as a Assistant Director of Information Systems for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $160,680 in 2026.

Richard Meehan

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Richard Meehan holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,680.

Bernadette Williams

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Bernadette Williams serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,680.

Russell Johnson

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Russell Johnson works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Russell earned $160,680 in 2026.

Brian Arizzi

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Brian Arizzi is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,680.

Ryan Lane

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ryan Lane serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,680.

Marc Wright

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Marc Wright serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,680.

Dan Kierna

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Dan Kierna is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,680.

Matthew Bianciotto

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Matthew Bianciotto works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $160,680 in 2026.

Jennifer Mitchell

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

Jennifer Mitchell is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,680.

David Lasher

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$160,680
Base pay
$160,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,680
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$160,680

David Lasher works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. David earned $160,680 in 2026.

Bradley O Donnell

Contracts Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$157,332
Base pay
$157,332
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,332
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$157,332

Bradley O Donnell is a Contracts Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,332.

Glenn Martin

Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$157,296
Base pay
$157,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,296
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$157,296

Glenn Martin is a Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,296.

John Adrian

Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$157,296
Base pay
$157,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,296
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$157,296

At Chicago Department of Aviation, John Adrian serves as a Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,296.

Ronald Robinson

Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$157,296
Base pay
$157,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,296
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$157,296

Ronald Robinson holds the role of Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,296.

Laura Kelly

Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$157,296
Base pay
$157,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,296
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$157,296

Laura Kelly is a Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,296.

Michael Conway

Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$157,296
Base pay
$157,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,296
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$157,296

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Conway serves as a Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,296.

Marco Avila

Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$157,212
Base pay
$157,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,212
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$157,212

Marco Avila works as a Chief Airport Operations Supvsr for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Marco earned $157,212 in 2026.

Maria Rosales

Airport Accountability Director/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$150,768
Base pay
$150,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,768
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$150,768

Maria Rosales is a Airport Accountability Director at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $150,768.

Joseph Mchugh

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$150,768
Base pay
$150,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,768
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$150,768

Joseph Mchugh is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $150,768.

Vladimir Martinez

Contracts Administrator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$150,768
Base pay
$150,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,768
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$150,768

Vladimir Martinez works as a Contracts Administrator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Vladimir earned $150,768 in 2026.

Sheila Olivares

Contracts Administrator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$150,768
Base pay
$150,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,768
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$150,768

Sheila Olivares holds the role of Contracts Administrator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,768.

Christie Green-Schroeder

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$150,768
Base pay
$150,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,768
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$150,768

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Christie Green-Schroeder serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,768.

Richard Gillespie

Airport Accountability Director/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$150,768
Base pay
$150,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,768
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$150,768

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Richard Gillespie serves as a Airport Accountability Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,768.

Bernadette Boratyn

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$150,768
Base pay
$150,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,768
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$150,768

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Bernadette Boratyn serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,768.

Marlena Spires

Director of Grants Management/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$150,768
Base pay
$150,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,768
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$150,768

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Marlena Spires serves as a Director of Grants Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,768.

Gayatri Vegesna

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$150,768
Base pay
$150,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,768
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$150,768

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Gayatri Vegesna serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,768.

Chloe Rasmas

Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$150,768
Base pay
$150,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,768
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$150,768

Chloe Rasmas holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,768.