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 38
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Omar Franco holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,988.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Karman Kennedy works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Karman earned $77,988 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kaniesha Lewis 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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Jaquaina Mitchell is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,988.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph Panatsis holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,988.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Zenon Pet Iii works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Zenon earned $77,988 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Panjanea Rivers works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Panjanea earned $77,988 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Asia Watson holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,988.
Emergency Management Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kayla Bailey holds the role of Emergency Management Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,640.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Adriana Gama serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,640.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Madelin Gomez is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,640.
Paralegal II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Cherice Hardy serves as a Paralegal II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,640.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Alicia Hughes holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,640.
Emergency Management Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Antoine Jones serves as a Emergency Management Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,640.
GIS Analyst/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Adam Owens serves as a GIS Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,640.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Adalee Parra serves as a Project Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,640.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tamika Perry is a Staff Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,640.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Agnieszka Pikus works as a Project Coordinator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Agnieszka earned $77,640 in 2026.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Dawn Vail works as a Administrative Services Officer I for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Dawn earned $77,640 in 2026.
Assistant Payroll Administrator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jennifer Velazquez is a Assistant Payroll Administrator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,640.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jeffrey Battles is a Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,628.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sharon Frieson is a Safety Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,628.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jaime Martinez is a Safety Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,628.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rachel Wright works as a Safety Specialist for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Rachel earned $77,628 in 2026.
Assistant Airport Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Miracle Hurt serves as a Assistant Airport Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,476.
Landside Operation Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rafael Sanchez is a Landside Operation Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,476.
Financial Analyst/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Naiyu Shih holds the role of Financial Analyst at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,476.
Landside Operation Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Alexis Torres holds the role of Landside Operation Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,476.
Senior Labor Relations Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Calvin Phomsena holds the role of Senior Labor Relations Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,020.
Airport Operations Center Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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James Nolter holds the role of Airport Operations Center Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,600.
Airport Operations Center Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jolanda White is a Airport Operations Center Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,600.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Chuma Ayinotu holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,276.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Daniel Martinez Jr is a Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,276.
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Lillian Benbenek works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lillian earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Marco Castillo serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Joshua Collins holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michelle Davis is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Juliano Diaz holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Naeco Green works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Naeco earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Cortez Herron holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).