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 5
Airport Cybersecurity and IT Compliance Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Bobby Trayanovski is a Airport Cybersecurity and IT Compliance Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,124.
Foreman of Steamfitters/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Alejandro Neri serves as a Foreman of Steamfitters. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,040 (paid $63/hour).
Foreman of Steamfitters/Chicago Department of Aviation
Joel Norwoods is a Foreman of Steamfitters at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,040 (paid $63/hour).
Chief Contract Expediter/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Cassandra Smith works as a Chief Contract Expediter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Cassandra earned $130,668 in 2026.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Dusan Colic serves as a Airport Operations Supvsr II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,620.
Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Joseph Kason serves as a Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supvsr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,620.
Airport Operations Supvsr I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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James O Connor holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr I at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,620.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jose Rivas is a Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,620.
Supvsr of Accounting/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jose Medina serves as a Supvsr of Accounting. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,476.
General Foreman of Carpenters/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Paul Gaston holds the role of General Foreman of Carpenters at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,437.
Lead Accountant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Jahnke serves as a Lead Accountant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,636.
General Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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George Gutierrez works as a General Manager of Airport Operations for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. George earned $129,228 in 2026.
General Manager of Airport Operations/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Patrick Tagler is a General Manager of Airport Operations at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,228.
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Angel Alicea works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Angel earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kenya Anderson is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
George Apostolos is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Thomas Arevalo serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Edwin Cardona serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kenneth Chatmon is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Roberto Cueva holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michael Cuttonaro works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
David Damitz holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Edward Esposito holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
John Feeney holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Brendan Fleming holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Willie Ford Jr works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Willie earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Daniel Greco works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Robert Grieger Jr holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Aaron Hale works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Robert Helm Iii is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Ryan Hohenadel holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Bartosz Janiak is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Louis Joseph holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Conor Joyce works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Conor earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Andrew Konomi holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michael Mingey is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michael Morlan holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
William Nallon is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michael O'Brien holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Scott Olsen serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).