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 44
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Daniel Gonzalez 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
Ladasma Hinkle 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
Anthony Maldonado works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Anthony 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
Cherish Murph works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Cherish earned $64,605 in 2026 (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
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tellis Parnell Jr serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,605 (paid $31/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Audel Rangel works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Audel earned $64,605 in 2026 (paid $31/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Evelyn Rose is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,605 (paid $31/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Malachi Wilbon is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,605 (paid $31/hour).
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Olga Barragan is a Accounting Technician at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,488.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Merline Jose works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Merline earned $64,488 in 2026.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Sheena Owens serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,488.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Nilda Soto is a Accounting Technician at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,488.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Lilly Vazhappilly serves as a Accounting Technician. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,488.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Joi Walker serves as a Clerk IV - Timekeeper. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,488.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mary Weston is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,488.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Matthew Foerstel holds the role of Aviation Surveillance Specialist at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,852.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Enrique Ortiz works as a Aviation Surveillance Specialist for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Enrique earned $63,852 in 2026.
Foreman of Window Washers/Chicago Department of Aviation
Robert Wallace is a Foreman of Window Washers at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,648 (paid $31/hour).
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Destinee Jackson holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,544.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Minon Mack is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,544.
Window Washer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Caesari Brown holds the role of Window Washer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,984 (paid $30/hour).
Window Washer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Monika Colley serves as a Window Washer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,984 (paid $30/hour).
Window Washer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Ashton Flemons holds the role of Window Washer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,984 (paid $30/hour).
Window Washer/Chicago Department of Aviation
John Green Jr holds the role of Window Washer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,984 (paid $30/hour).
Window Washer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Linda Jackson holds the role of Window Washer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,984 (paid $30/hour).
Window Washer/Chicago Department of Aviation
Alexander Jamroz works as a Window Washer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $61,984 in 2026 (paid $30/hour).
Window Washer/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Larry Shannon serves as a Window Washer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,984 (paid $30/hour).
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Taylor Bryant is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,824.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Luis Castillo serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,824.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Giavanni D Andrea serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,824.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Cashay Dixon is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,824.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Dennis Henderson serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,824.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Keandra Johnson works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Keandra earned $61,824 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joe Maysonet works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Joe earned $61,824 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Andrew Miranda is a Aviation Security Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,824.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ryan Oshea works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $61,824 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kelvin Phipps serves as a Aviation Security Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,824.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jenifer Rodriguez works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jenifer earned $61,824 in 2026.