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
Highest-paid first / page 11
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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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.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Vito Oliveri works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Vito earned $120,024 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator - Trainer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Crystal Young serves as a Aviation Communications Operator - Trainer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,024.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nateesha Zims is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,024.
Administrative Services Officer II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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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.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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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.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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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.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Brandon Urbanek serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,052.
Training Director/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Vincenzo Gallo is a Training Director at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,956.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jennifer Garcia serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,956.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tiffany Hannigan works as a Project Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tiffany earned $118,956 in 2026.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Cortney Harris serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,956.
Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mario Hollemans is a Projects Administrator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,956.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jennifer Michalik serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,956.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ivette Molina serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,956.
Supvsr of Personnel Administration/Chicago Department of Aviation
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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.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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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.
Manager of Warehouse Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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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.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nichae Whitenhill works as a Project Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Nichae earned $118,956 in 2026.
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Thomas Adler is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, William Cales serves as a Carpenter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Brett Czaja is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michael Hermanson is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Sammie Strong serves as a Carpenter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Patrick Wielontek is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Ronald Wlodarek is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Environmental Engineer III/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Juan Robles 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.