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 34
Training Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Virgilio Silva serves as a Training Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,244.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jeffrey Bondy works as a Airport Operations Supvsr I for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $89,232 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Pablo Carrillo Botello holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,232.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Andrew Cleaver is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,232.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rosa Flores is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,232.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Erick Garcia works as a Airport Operations Supvsr I for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Erick earned $89,232 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jonathan Gieowarsingh holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,232.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Samuel Guzzardo works as a Airport Operations Supvsr I for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $89,232 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mishawn Hereford holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,232.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ahmad Hussein is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,232.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Karanjot Lally holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,232.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Maribel Aguilar serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Haider Baig is a Project Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,112.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Caroline Caruso serves as a Project Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Gabriel Falcon serves as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Valerie Haygood holds the role of Project Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,112.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Charles Mammoser serves as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Nenad Markovich serves as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.
Graphic Arts & Repro Supervisor/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, George Santizo serves as a Graphic Arts & Repro Supervisor. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,112.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Austin Shaw is a Project Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,112.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Donald Grigsby works as a Aviation Security Sergeant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $87,768 in 2026.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Erendira Quinones holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,768.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Maria Alvarez is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,516.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Candace Ash serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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George Birkenstock works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. George earned $86,772 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Brittany Bryant works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Brittany earned $86,772 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Angel Delvalle Lopez serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kimberly Dixon works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $86,772 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ignacious D'Souza serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Arturo Garcia Jr. serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Chernise Garner is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Erica Grays is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.
Aviation Security Officer-Trainer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jason Haugh serves as a Aviation Security Officer-Trainer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jasper Huggions is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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James Jacks holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,772.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joshua Konczal holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,772.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Chante Lewis works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Chante earned $86,772 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, David Lopez serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,772.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rade Obrenic is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ernesto Ochoa is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.