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 18
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Torres serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Eduardo Vargas 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, Mene Whatley serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Cleotis Young 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).
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Joseph Harn serves as a Aviation Security Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,776.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Walter Pukala is a Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,776.
Coordinating Planner/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Edgar Bajana holds the role of Coordinating Planner at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,272.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Julio Dones is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,376.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nicholas Goodwin works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $104,376 in 2026.
Shift Supvsr of Security Communications Center/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Andrea Hernandez holds the role of Shift Supvsr of Security Communications Center at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,376.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Juan Jimenez works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $104,376 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mark Krzak holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,376.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tamara Lemon is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,376.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Edward Rodriguez works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $104,376 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ricardo Siota is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,376.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, La Allen serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,608.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Alma Ortiz serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,608.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Mariusz Kostrzewa serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,572.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Antonio Mathews works as a Airport Operations Supvsr I for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $103,572 in 2026.
Assistant to the Commissioner/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Adriana Ference serves as a Assistant to the Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,488.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Eduardo Flores serves as a Airport Facilities Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,488.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Paul Lorenc serves as a Airport Facilities Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,488.
Equipment Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ross Anthos serves as a Equipment Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,126 (paid $50/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Rosalyn Downing serves as a Equipment Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,126 (paid $50/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Aviation
Lawrence Dragozetich is a Equipment Dispatcher at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,126 (paid $50/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kelly Evans holds the role of Equipment Dispatcher at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,126 (paid $50/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Aviation
Philip Geinosky is a Equipment Dispatcher at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,126 (paid $50/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kevin Greco works as a Equipment Dispatcher for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $103,126 in 2026 (paid $50/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Darryl Porter serves as a Equipment Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,126 (paid $50/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Aviation
Charles Topczewski holds the role of Equipment Dispatcher at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,126 (paid $50/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Aviation
Juan Torres is a Equipment Dispatcher at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,126 (paid $50/hour).
Manager of Emergency Management Services/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tayler Lorence serves as a Manager of Emergency Management Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,588.
Information Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Lukasz Wilusz is a Information Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,588.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Rafal Nakonieczny serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,540.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Joseph Santelli Iii serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,540.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jesse Steward Jr. holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,540.
Architect III/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Christian Dillon-Duque works as a Architect III for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Christian earned $102,516 in 2026.
Architect III/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Efrain Fabian is a Architect III at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,516.
Environmental Engineer III/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Nicholas Hurst serves as a Environmental Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,516.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jerry Abraham works as a Project Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jerry earned $102,444 in 2026.