City of Chicago / Chicago Department of Aviation

Agency file

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

$19,760$167,700+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

Aviation Security Officer

299 · $79,056

Laborer

104 · $99,403

Pool Motor Truck Driver

81 · $101,358

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 15

Debra Reed

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,404

Base pay: $109,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $109,404

Debra Reed is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,404.

Larry Robinson

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,404

Base pay: $109,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $109,404

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Larry Robinson serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,404.

Deborah Saffold

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,404

Base pay: $109,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $109,404

Deborah Saffold 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.

Glenn Stovall

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,404

Base pay: $109,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $109,404

Glenn Stovall is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,404.

James Heppeler

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,404

Base pay: $109,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $109,404

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.

Michelle Wright Shumaker

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,404

Base pay: $109,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $109,404

Michelle Wright Shumaker is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,404.

George Kelly Jr

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,404

Base pay: $109,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $109,404

At Chicago Department of Aviation, George Kelly Jr serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,404.

Alan Velez

Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,404

Base pay: $109,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $109,404

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Alan Velez serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,404.

Jenicka Holland

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,404

Base pay: $109,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $109,404

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.

Michelle Hill

Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,404

Base pay: $109,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary: $109,404

Michelle Hill works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $109,404 in 2026.

Joseph Daszczuk

Chief Storekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,200

Base pay: $109,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,200
Hourly rate: $53
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Joseph Daszczuk is a Chief Storekeeper at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,200 (paid $53/hour).

Israel Robles

Foreman of Construction Laborers/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,200

Base pay: $109,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,200
Hourly rate: $53
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Israel Robles works as a Foreman of Construction Laborers for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Israel earned $109,200 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).

Anthony Accardo

Foreman of Construction Laborers/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,200

Base pay: $109,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,200
Hourly rate: $53
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, Anthony Accardo serves as a Foreman of Construction Laborers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,200 (paid $53/hour).

Vincent Bonamici

Chief Storekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,200

Base pay: $109,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,200
Hourly rate: $53
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Vincent Bonamici works as a Chief Storekeeper for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Vincent earned $109,200 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).

Tamika Westmoreland

Chief Storekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,200

Base pay: $109,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,200
Hourly rate: $53
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Tamika Westmoreland is a Chief Storekeeper at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,200 (paid $53/hour).

Shemekia Williams

Chief Storekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,200

Base pay: $109,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,200
Hourly rate: $53
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Shemekia Williams works as a Chief Storekeeper for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Shemekia earned $109,200 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).

William Rooney Iv

Chief Storekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation

2026 total comp

$109,200

Base pay: $109,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,200
Hourly rate: $53
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

At Chicago Department of Aviation, William Rooney Iv serves as a Chief Storekeeper. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,200 (paid $53/hour).

Antonio Agnew