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 33
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Juventino Lemus serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Christiana Reno holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,876.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Angel Renta serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tavares Robinson holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,876.
Aviation Security Officer-Trainer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Pedro Salas works as a Aviation Security Officer-Trainer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Pedro earned $90,876 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer-Trainer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jose Solis Jr serves as a Aviation Security Officer-Trainer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,876.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kahari Velez is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,876.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Hilberto Wray holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,876.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Zia Younan is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,876.
Aviation Security Officer-Trainer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jesse Zanko works as a Aviation Security Officer-Trainer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jesse earned $90,876 in 2026.
Contracts Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jacqueline Varela holds the role of Contracts Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,732.
Stationary Fireman/Chicago Department of Aviation
Nicholas Bania is a Stationary Fireman at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Hayden Fry serves as a Stationary Fireman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Chicago Department of Aviation
Steven Holmes works as a Stationary Fireman for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $89,523 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kristi Lustro holds the role of Stationary Fireman at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michelle Lustro is a Stationary Fireman at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Madison Ii serves as a Stationary Fireman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Lisa Ares serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,461 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Christopher Avery holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,461 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Richard Bautista serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,461 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Gregory Bell works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Leesa Brandon works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Leesa earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Roderick Carter serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,461 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kelly Dean works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kelly earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Cesar Garcia works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Cesar earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Erica Green works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Erica earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Lasonya Harding works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lasonya earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Shelia Hawkins holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,461 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Cameron Jacobs serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,461 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Wesley Mack holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,461 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Thomas Ramos Iii holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,461 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Emmanuel Vidales is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,461 (paid $43/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Ricardo Zaragoza works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ricardo earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Beth Allen holds the role of Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,244.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Richard Brown Jr holds the role of Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,244.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Dontal Hampton is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,244.
Emergency Management Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ashley Hatcher holds the role of Emergency Management Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,244.
Chief Contract Expediter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Eliana Leffelman holds the role of Chief Contract Expediter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,244.
Information Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Vanessa Mendez serves as a Information Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,244.
Administrative Services Officer II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Candis Reed holds the role of Administrative Services Officer II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,244.