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 37
Shift Supvsr of Security Communications Center/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Anthony Rizzi is a Shift Supvsr of Security Communications Center at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,488.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Chinwe Mojekwu works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Chinwe earned $82,140 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Chaney Sanders holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,140.
Auditor II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Archi Desai is a Auditor II at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,636.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ashley Bryja is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.
Emergency Management Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Amy Bryla holds the role of Emergency Management Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,324.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Liliana Bustos is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tanja Capps is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tirshatha Derricks-Bey works as a Project Coordinator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tirshatha earned $81,324 in 2026.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Alexia Lopez holds the role of Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,324.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Linda Terry holds the role of Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,324.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mohammed Ali is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Paul Loja is a Safety Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jonathan Macpherson is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Javin Martin is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jacob Newton works as a Airport Operations Supvsr I for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $81,276 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Emma Slowinski works as a Airport Operations Supvsr I for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Emma earned $81,276 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Malik-Jibril Taylor holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,276.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Rohith Vangala serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,276.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Maurice Williams-Moneyham holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,276.
Assistant Airport Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tavia Heron holds the role of Assistant Airport Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,124.
Manager - Aviation Id Badging Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Johnny Morales is a Manager - Aviation Id Badging Operations at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,124.
Landside Operation Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, George Stewart Jr. serves as a Landside Operation Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,124.
Human Resources Business Partner-Excld/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tracy Wilbon serves as a Human Resources Business Partner-Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,124.
Senior Labor Relations Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Matthew Peters serves as a Senior Labor Relations Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,728.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Amanda Alvarado holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,056.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Marcus Arens works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Marcus earned $79,056 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Alberto Estrella works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Alberto earned $79,056 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Moises Flores works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Moises earned $79,056 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Bertrand Glidewell works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Bertrand earned $79,056 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Vanessa Johnson serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,056.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Maureen Moore works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Maureen earned $79,056 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Andre Nunally serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,056.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Candace Rios serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,056.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Stephens serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,056.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Caprice Tyler holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,056.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Brandon Burton works as a Aviation Security Sergeant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $78,852 in 2026.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Phebia Hill works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Phebia earned $78,432 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Miguel Abonce serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,988.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Christopher Brown works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $77,988 in 2026.