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
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Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Edgar Hueramo holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,884.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rafael Lopez works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Rafael earned $67,884 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ignatius Taylor serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,884.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, James Mamrot Ii serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,884.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Andres Lorenzo serves as a Aviation Surveillance Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,972.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Arvy Nowacki is a Aviation Surveillance Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,972.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Trinton Reaves serves as a Aviation Surveillance Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,972.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Fidel Rivera is a Aviation Surveillance Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,972.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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William Hernandez holds the role of Aviation Surveillance Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,972.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Daniel Zuniga works as a Aviation Surveillance Specialist for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $66,972 in 2026.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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James Rowe works as a Aviation Surveillance Specialist for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. James earned $66,972 in 2026.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ricardo Velazco serves as a Aviation Surveillance Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,972.
Staff Assistant - Excluded/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Dana Rhodes works as a Staff Assistant - Excluded for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Dana earned $66,516 in 2026.
Airport Information Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Deon Merriweather is a Airport Information Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,516.
Staff Assistant - Excluded/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kwanda Richard works as a Staff Assistant - Excluded for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kwanda earned $66,516 in 2026.
Coordinator of Maintenance Repairs/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Edward Thomson holds the role of Coordinator of Maintenance Repairs at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,516.
Airport Operations Center Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rosio Barajas holds the role of Airport Operations Center Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,808.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Edna Britton works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Edna earned $64,836 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Angel Cruz works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Angel earned $64,836 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Donnesha Powe is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,836.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jovanni Avila works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jovanni earned $64,836 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Rebecca Berry works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Rebecca earned $64,836 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kiara Bradfield is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,836.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Angelique Burnett is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,836.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Glen Cross holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,836.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ila Donald works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ila earned $64,836 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Konstantine Goulas serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,836.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jasmine Leflore works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jasmine earned $64,836 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ntihebuwayo Leonce is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,836.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Raul Marron works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Raul earned $64,836 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nicholas Melanis holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,836.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Arthur Munoz is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,836.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Aimee Revere works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Aimee earned $64,836 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Edgar Torres holds the role of Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,836.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Shameka Payne works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Shameka earned $64,836 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Christopher Lile serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,836.
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Terrence Anderson works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Terrence earned $64,605 in 2026 (paid $31/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Javaris Moore holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,605 (paid $31/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Sonia Nieves holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,605 (paid $31/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jesus Angulo works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $64,605 in 2026 (paid $31/hour).