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 29
Shift Supvsr of Security Communications Center/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Vincent Barnes 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 $99,708.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph Cappelluti holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,708.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, William Hoy serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,708.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Patricia Jarosz serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,708.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Thomas Mc Gady holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,708.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Laura Portillo serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,708.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tunesia Scarborough works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tunesia earned $99,708 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Odilio Torres is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,708.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ofelia Townsend is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,708.
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This Aviation Security Officer record at Chicago Department of Aviation for Gerardo Silva may represent several individuals, totaling $99,708 in 2026.
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Alejandro Avalos works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Alejandro earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Lue Baker serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Ronald Ballard holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kimberly Banas works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jose Borjas holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Billy Borum works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Billy earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Brown serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Lawrence Brown is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Joseph Buss holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Ronald Carrao is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, George Chesniak serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Eddie Clay is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Marlo Cotton serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Cornelius Dykes Jr works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Cornelius earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Victor Escobedo is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Montez Farmby serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Glenn Francisco serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Pedro Gamino works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Pedro earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Leander Gibbs Jr is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michelle Hickey holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Tameca Hodge is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Don Jackson is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Bernard Johnson serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ebony Johnson serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jeffrey Johnson works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Richard Jones is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Donnie Keys holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Theresa Larry holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Charlie Liddell Jr is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Cicley Link-Mcdaniel is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).