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 17
Program Director/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Emily Thompson serves as a Program Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,340.
Program Director/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Andre Wright holds the role of Program Director at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,340.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Gary Davis serves as a Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,184.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Daniel Dever holds the role of Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,184.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jaime Lamourt holds the role of Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,184.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Douglas Miller holds the role of Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,184.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Venus Morris is a Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,184.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph O Sullivan works as a Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $107,184 in 2026.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Oscar Polanco serves as a Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,184.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Richard Robinson holds the role of Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,184.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jaime Roman works as a Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jaime earned $107,184 in 2026.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kenyatta Smoot serves as a Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,184.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Christopher Suerth works as a Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $107,184 in 2026.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph Talend holds the role of Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,184.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Wilson Vazquez serves as a Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,184.
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, John Ardelean serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Roger Bowman holds the role of Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Seamus Boyle works as a Construction Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Seamus earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kevin Brown holds the role of Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Maria Castillo is a Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Isaac Ceniceros is a Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Joseph Cipolla works as a Construction Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Charles Difranco is a Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Gallichio Jr serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Stores Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Ambrose Gentile works as a Stores Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ambrose earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Rocco Giampietro holds the role of Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Steven Gradilla serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Manuel Hernandez is a Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Stores Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kendall Ivy is a Stores Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Pedro Jimenez works as a Construction Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Pedro earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Demetrice Lindsey is a Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer (Bureau of Electricity)/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Carmen Marzullo Jr serves as a Laborer (Bureau of Electricity). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Luis Mayor holds the role of Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jazimeka Mitchell holds the role of Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Stores Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Alfredo Moreno works as a Stores Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Alfredo earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Danny Sanchez works as a Construction Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Danny earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Keith Sansone holds the role of Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Steve Scott serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kellie Swanson serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Stores Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Taneesha Thompson is a Stores Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).