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 31
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Gwendolyn Jackson works as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Gwendolyn earned $97,836 in 2026.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Michael Joyce works as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $97,836 in 2026.
Public Relations Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Frederick Marshall serves as a Public Relations Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,836.
Program Director/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Brittany Mays works as a Program Director for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $97,836 in 2026.
Labor Relations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Steven Nowicki works as a Labor Relations Supvsr for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $97,836 in 2026.
Supvsr of Grants Administration/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Akela Ross-Marshall is a Supvsr of Grants Administration at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,836.
Program Director/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Clara Stevens works as a Program Director for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Clara earned $97,836 in 2026.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Allan Desiderio works as a Aviation Security Sergeant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Allan earned $97,260 in 2026.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jakub Rusin works as a Aviation Security Sergeant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jakub earned $97,260 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Francisco Almanza works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Francisco earned $95,160 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Chiquita Armfield serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Christopher Crosby serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer-Trainer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nora Draniczarek works as a Aviation Security Officer-Trainer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Nora earned $95,160 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Terrence Edwards serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,160.
Shift Supvsr of Security Communications Center/Chicago Department of Aviation
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James Falkman 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 $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jason Galvin is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Erecka Glass is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ivan Grajeda holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,160.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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William Hillgamyer holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ricky Lanas works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ricky earned $95,160 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jose Laurel holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jacquelyn Mc Donald works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jacquelyn earned $95,160 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sergio Medina works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Sergio earned $95,160 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Luis Mercado serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Shauneice Moore holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jose Nodal is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ricardo Ramos works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ricardo earned $95,160 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Leonardo Rodriguez is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Eric Smith serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,160.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Pierre Valentin works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Pierre earned $95,160 in 2026.
Shift Supvsr of Airport Ground Transportation/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Madeline Orok serves as a Shift Supvsr of Airport Ground Transportation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,332.
Senior Telecommunications Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Robert Bank works as a Senior Telecommunications Specialist for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $93,504 in 2026.
Information Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kyle Coward is a Information Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,504.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ecliserio Figueroa serves as a Project Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,504.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rolando Ivory is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,504.
Senior Telecommunications Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jose Llanos holds the role of Senior Telecommunications Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,504.
Information Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Diana Wnek serves as a Information Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,504.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Nayeli Barajas serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,468.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Juan Chen is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,468.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Conrad Sipiora works as a Airport Operations Supvsr II for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Conrad earned $93,468 in 2026.