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 19
Program Director/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ildefonso Baerga holds the role of Program Director at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,444.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Antonio Baio serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,444.
Program Director/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jason Bullock holds the role of Program Director at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,444.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Adam Cheaks works as a Project Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Adam earned $102,444 in 2026.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Moira Curran holds the role of Project Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,444.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Javier Davila works as a Project Manager for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Javier earned $102,444 in 2026.
Airport Regulatory Compliance Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joy Galang holds the role of Airport Regulatory Compliance Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,444.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Esther Hah serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,444.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Gerard Onyszko is a Project Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,444.
Airport Regulatory Compliance Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph Petrenko holds the role of Airport Regulatory Compliance Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,444.
Program Director/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Erin Quinn is a Program Director at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,444.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Debra Mc Caster is a Clerk IV - Timekeeper at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,144.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Pamela Swann is a Accounting Technician at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,144.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Erika Sanchez holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,892.
Supvsr of Accounting/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kris Ford works as a Supvsr of Accounting for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kris earned $101,628 in 2026.
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Sebastian Abrams holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Sharazan Acha works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Sharazan earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Velanie Adams holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Juanita Aguila holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Julian Aguirre serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Salman Ainuddin works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Salman earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jenise Albritton serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Derrick Aldridge serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Adrian Aleman holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Blanca Alvarez is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Robert Andersen Jr is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Anderson serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Sargon Andrews is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Paul Arnone serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Alberto Arocho works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Alberto earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Mirna Arroyo serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Rashawn Atkins works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Rashawn earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Candido Ayala works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Candido earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Miguel Ayala serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Richard Baez works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Keisha Bailey works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Keisha earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Spencer Baker Iii serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Creatrean Banks holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
Gregory Battle works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Paul Batty serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).