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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 11

Melanie Gray

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,024
Base pay
$120,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,024
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,024

Melanie Gray holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,024.

Vito Oliveri

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,024
Base pay
$120,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,024
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,024

Vito Oliveri works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Vito earned $120,024 in 2026.

Nateesha Zims

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,024
Base pay
$120,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,024
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,024

Nateesha Zims is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,024.

Crystal Young

Aviation Communications Operator - Trainer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$120,024
Base pay
$120,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,024
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$120,024

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Crystal Young serves as a Aviation Communications Operator - Trainer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,024.

Anita Broadie

Administrative Services Officer II/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$119,100
Base pay
$119,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,100
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,100

Anita Broadie holds the role of Administrative Services Officer II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,100.

Melinda Sikorski

Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$119,100
Base pay
$119,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,100
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,100

Melinda Sikorski holds the role of Staff Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,100.

Robert Perez

Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$119,052
Base pay
$119,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,052

Robert Perez holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,052.

Brandon Urbanek

Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$119,052
Base pay
$119,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$119,052

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Brandon Urbanek serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,052.

Vincenzo Gallo

Training Director/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

Vincenzo Gallo is a Training Director at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,956.

Tiffany Hannigan

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

Tiffany Hannigan works as a Project Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tiffany earned $118,956 in 2026.

Ivette Molina

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ivette Molina serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,956.

Jennifer Garcia

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jennifer Garcia serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,956.

Cortney Harris

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Cortney Harris serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,956.

Mario Hollemans

Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

Mario Hollemans is a Projects Administrator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,956.

Jennifer Michalik

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jennifer Michalik serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,956.

Mi Pak

Supvsr of Personnel Administration/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

Mi Pak holds the role of Supvsr of Personnel Administration at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,956.

Maria Tsakopoulos-Campanella

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

Maria Tsakopoulos-Campanella holds the role of Project Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,956.

Edward Vazquez

Manager of Warehouse Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

Edward Vazquez works as a Manager of Warehouse Operations for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $118,956 in 2026.

Nichae Whitenhill

Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$118,956
Base pay
$118,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,956
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$118,956

Nichae Whitenhill works as a Project Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Nichae earned $118,956 in 2026.

Thomas Adler

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thomas Adler is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Samuel Crespo

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Samuel Crespo holds the role of Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Sean Crilly

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Sean Crilly works as a Carpenter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $117,957 in 2026 (paid $57/hour).

Steven Malinowski

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Steven Malinowski works as a Carpenter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $117,957 in 2026 (paid $57/hour).

William Cales

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, William Cales serves as a Carpenter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Brett Czaja

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brett Czaja is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Jvonne Foster

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jvonne Foster works as a Carpenter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jvonne earned $117,957 in 2026 (paid $57/hour).

Ricky Gray

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ricky Gray works as a Carpenter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ricky earned $117,957 in 2026 (paid $57/hour).

Randee Haynes

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Randee Haynes works as a Carpenter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Randee earned $117,957 in 2026 (paid $57/hour).

Michael Hermanson

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Hermanson is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Peter Lee

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Peter Lee holds the role of Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Francisco Pizarro

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Francisco Pizarro holds the role of Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Damon Pollock

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Damon Pollock works as a Carpenter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Damon earned $117,957 in 2026 (paid $57/hour).

Connie White

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Connie White holds the role of Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Patrick Wielontek

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Wielontek is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Ronald Wlodarek

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ronald Wlodarek is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Richard Selover Jr

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Richard Selover Jr holds the role of Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Sammie Strong

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Sammie Strong serves as a Carpenter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Kerry Howard Jr

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kerry Howard Jr is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).

Brian Toland

Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,957
Base pay
$117,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,957
Hourly rate
$57
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brian Toland works as a Carpenter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $117,957 in 2026 (paid $57/hour).

Stephanie Sampra

Environmental Engineer III/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp
$117,636
Base pay
$117,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,636
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$117,636

Stephanie Sampra holds the role of Environmental Engineer III at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,636.