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 14
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Robert Harrison holds the role of Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Nicholas Hensel holds the role of Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kathleen Larson serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Stephon Lloyd serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Trinidad Molina Garcia serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Antonio Pannarale Vielma works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
William Plotke Jr works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. William earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Robert Roberson holds the role of Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Virgil Rotondo holds the role of Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Nestor Ruiz holds the role of Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Joel Sandoval is a Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Thomas Schwarz works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Andre Stephens works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Andre earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Raymond Tirado is a Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Scott Tompkins is a Painter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Mario Vega serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Foreman of Sign Shop/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jeffrey Steeve is a Foreman of Sign Shop at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,549 (paid $54/hour).
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Christy Jose works as a Civil Engineer IV for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Christy earned $112,536 in 2026.
Manager of Emergency Management Services/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Darnell Thomas is a Manager of Emergency Management Services at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,536.
Architect IV/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jock Westbrooks holds the role of Architect IV at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,536.
General Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Adam Carter works as a General Manager of Airport Operations for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Adam earned $112,440 in 2026.
General Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Md Farhad is a General Manager of Airport Operations at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,440.
General Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Dwaine Majkrzak is a General Manager of Airport Operations at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,440.
Executive Secretary II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Barbara Dazzo works as a Executive Secretary II for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Barbara earned $112,104 in 2026.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Raymond Deitelhoff Jr is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,104.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rhonda Glover holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,104.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Theresa Wiorski works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Theresa earned $112,104 in 2026.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Luis Lorenzi holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,780.
Coordinating Planner II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Luis Camargo works as a Coordinating Planner II for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Luis earned $111,000 in 2026.
Coordinating Planner II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Julie Car is a Coordinating Planner II at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,000.
IT Security Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Nicholas Lee serves as a IT Security Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,000.
IT Security Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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David Vasquez works as a IT Security Specialist for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. David earned $111,000 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Angelino Biasbas Iii works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Angelino earned $109,404 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nantuscha Bumpas is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,404.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Geraldine Cunningham is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,404.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Robert Diver serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,404.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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James Heppeler holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,404.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Michelle Hill works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $109,404 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jenicka Holland holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,404.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, George Kelly Jr serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,404.