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 40
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tony Cordero works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tony earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sharell Crowder works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Sharell earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Christopher Czykier serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Maurice Deramus holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Alex Ferrara holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Roger Gougis holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mary Hall works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Arturo Heredia Jr holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Noe Hernandez holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Daijzah Hill serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jermaine Hitchcock is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kenyartta Howard holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Andres Hueramo serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Natalia Isarve serves as a Aviation Communications Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Brenda Johnson works as a Aviation Communications Operator for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Brenda earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Carl Kirk serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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John Knox holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Kocevar serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Anthony Ladd serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kendall Latham works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kendall earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Khalid Love serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Matthew Mcguire holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ainslie Mercado serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Peyton Minter works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Peyton earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Juan Morales serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joana Ochoa holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Juan Pizarro is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jonathan Ramos works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jacob Rivera works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Gabriel Romo serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Andy Sanchez holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Markia Thomas is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Michael Vallecillos is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Brittney Vaxter is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Malcolm Watkins works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Malcolm earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jonathan Westmoreland is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rachel Whaley-Brand holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,076.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Herbert Williams Jr works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Herbert earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Lavince Williams works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lavince earned $71,076 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Omari Williams is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,076.