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 3
Administrative Services Officer II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Alisa Estudillo is a Administrative Services Officer II at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $148,056.
Electrical Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Fedaa Banna serves as a Electrical Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Director of Public Affairs/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Karen Pride holds the role of Director of Public Affairs at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,880.
Director of Communications - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kevin Bargnes is a Director of Communications - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,688.
Coordinator of Warehouse Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jerry Brown Jr is a Coordinator of Warehouse Operations at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,400.
Chief Contract Expediter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kamaria Powell serves as a Chief Contract Expediter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,400.
Senior Emergency Management Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Anthony Smajo works as a Senior Emergency Management Coordinator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $143,400 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Peter Bochek serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,352.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph Fowlkes holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,352.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Robert Lopez is a Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,352.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Brian Reich serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,352.
General Manager of Grounds and Terminal Facilities/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Junius serves as a General Manager of Grounds and Terminal Facilities. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,232.
General Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Arthur Richards works as a General Manager of Airport Operations for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Arthur earned $143,232 in 2026.
Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Terrence Thomas holds the role of Chief Airport Operations Supvsr at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,232.
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michael Badame works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Costas serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Ronald Crivellone works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Djuro Galic serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Dan Gill works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Dan earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Richard Jedrey serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Thomas Mc Carthy holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Thomas Mcmahon serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Cameron Nesse is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Bennie Pierce serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Carl Powell serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Rogers serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Brian Sheehy holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Anthony Volanti is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
John Wagner is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Carolina Martinez Gutierrez holds the role of Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,564.
Attorney - Excluded/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Aurelio Garcia is a Attorney - Excluded at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,496.
General Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Michael Donnelly works as a General Foreman of Electrical Mechanics for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $138,138 in 2026.
Administrative Services Officer II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Maribel Chaidez Munoz works as a Administrative Services Officer II for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Maribel earned $136,908 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Marcos Cabral serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,872.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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John Haffner is a Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,872.
Payroll Administrator - Excld/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Leonsa Chavez holds the role of Payroll Administrator - Excld at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.
Manager of Security Communications Center/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Richard Evans holds the role of Manager of Security Communications Center at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.
General Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tania Franco Almanza serves as a General Manager of Airport Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Akram Hasan works as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Akram earned $136,692 in 2026.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mark Mc Inerney holds the role of Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.