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 16
Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Thompson serves as a Airport Maintenance Foreman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Airport Maintenance Foreman/Chicago Department of Aviation
Lakita Wells works as a Airport Maintenance Foreman for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lakita earned $108,784 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Luis Castro works as a Staff Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Luis earned $108,576 in 2026.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Marcella Dinicola holds the role of Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,576.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, George Doyle serves as a Safety Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576.
Information Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jessica Hernandez serves as a Information Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576.
Administrative Services Officer II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Maria Martinez holds the role of Administrative Services Officer II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,576.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Dotsy Patterson is a Staff Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,576.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Martha Romero works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Martha earned $108,576 in 2026.
Web Author/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kia Wiggins holds the role of Web Author at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,576.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Johnathon Belcher serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,528.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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John Dixon holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,528.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Lawrence Gladney is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,528.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Antonio Henry works as a Airport Operations Supvsr II for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $108,528 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michelle Johnson serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,528.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Michael Jones is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,528.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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David Kuliberda works as a Airport Operations Supvsr II for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. David earned $108,528 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jose Padilla Soto works as a Airport Operations Supvsr II for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $108,528 in 2026.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Elizabeth Arzuaga-Williams serves as a Airport Facilities Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,432.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sanny Debrito works as a Airport Facilities Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Sanny earned $108,432 in 2026.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Mirian Martinez serves as a Airport Facilities Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,432.
Manager of Security Communications Center/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Stacy Mulcahy works as a Manager of Security Communications Center for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Stacy earned $108,432 in 2026.
Landside Operation Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Benedict Presto works as a Landside Operation Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Benedict earned $108,432 in 2026.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Dennis Prieto is a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,432.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Olga Vega works as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Olga earned $108,432 in 2026.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Aaron Watts works as a Airport Facilities Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $108,432 in 2026.
Structural Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Qusay Ghunemat works as a Structural Engineer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Qusay earned $107,628 in 2026.
Civil Engineer III/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ionatan Malutan works as a Civil Engineer III for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ionatan earned $107,628 in 2026.
Manager of Emergency Management Services/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Karl Hervai 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 $107,508.
Contracts Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Alitze Nevarez is a Contracts Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,508.
Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Andria Aguilar is a Projects Administrator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,340.
Chief Dispatcher - Excld/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Eldon Banks is a Chief Dispatcher - Excld at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,340.
Chief Dispatcher - Excld/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Toinetta Bryant holds the role of Chief Dispatcher - Excld at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,340.
Program Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Daniel Correa Jr holds the role of Program Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,340.
Program Director/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Renese Johnson holds the role of Program Director at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,340.
Airport Regulatory Compliance Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jessica Macias serves as a Airport Regulatory Compliance Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,340.
Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Daniel O'Neill serves as a Manager of Airport Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,340.
Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Cesar Ovalle Higuera holds the role of Projects Administrator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,340.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Daniel Perez serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,340.
Airport Regulatory Compliance Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Alexander Sampra is a Airport Regulatory Compliance Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,340.