City of Chicago / Chicago Department of Aviation
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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 35
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Matthew Pernic works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $86,772 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jose Rangel Padilla 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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Caroline Rodriguez 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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Chad Smith 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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Bridget Stojiljkovic is a Aviation Communications Operator 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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Rolando Vazquez works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Rolando earned $86,772 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Brianna Williams is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,772.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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David Baez is a Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,556.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jose Colon holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,556.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Christopher Conley works as a Aviation Security Sergeant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $86,556 in 2026.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mark Golosinski works as a Aviation Security Sergeant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $86,556 in 2026.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jorge Gonzalez holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,556.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Andrzej Juzba holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,556.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kathryn Mc Mahon serves as a Aviation Security Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,556.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Darrell Mcswine holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,556.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Timothy Oates is a Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,556.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Celina Quinn serves as a Aviation Security Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,556.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Solomon Asare Mensah is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,112.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Dakari Thomas serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,112.
Landside Operation Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jose Solis serves as a Landside Operation Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,980.
Parking Enforcement Aide/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rosa Acosta holds the role of Parking Enforcement Aide at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,500.
Parking Enforcement Aide/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kim Carr holds the role of Parking Enforcement Aide at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,500.
Emergency Management Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Hitesh Mehta serves as a Emergency Management Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,200.
Emergency Management Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Angel Perez Villanueva serves as a Emergency Management Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,200.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Chanel Simmons works as a Staff Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Chanel earned $85,200 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Alisher Abdullayev serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,176.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Genesis Garfias serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,176.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jack Linnartz serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,176.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Michael Tyiran holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,176.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Thomas Gonzalez holds the role of Airport Facilities Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,128.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jeanette Lipsey holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,128.
Manager - Aviation Id Badging Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Monica Mcmillan Jenkins is a Manager - Aviation Id Badging Operations at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,128.
Manager - Aviation Id Badging Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Daniel O Donnell serves as a Manager - Aviation Id Badging Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,128.
Manager - Aviation Id Badging Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Noah Sonoiki holds the role of Manager - Aviation Id Badging Operations at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,128.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Cristaly Tabudlo is a Airport Facilities Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,128.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jacob Turenne holds the role of Airport Facilities Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,128.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Daniel Varallo serves as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,128.
Supvsr of Personnel Administration/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Patrice Brazil holds the role of Supvsr of Personnel Administration at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,052.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Marcus Mudd 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 $83,052.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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David Mullany works as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. David earned $83,052 in 2026.