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 45
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Adrian Rodriguez Lugo 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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Jose Sandoval 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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Eve Smith works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Eve earned $61,824 in 2026.
Aviation Security Officer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Igor Voitsekovski 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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Danielle West 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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William West works as a Aviation Security Officer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. William earned $61,824 in 2026.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Marvin Foston works as a Clerk IV - Timekeeper for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Marvin earned $61,548 in 2026.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Shastah Gentle works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Shastah earned $61,548 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Amelia Mitchell is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,548.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Lexie Nash works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Lexie earned $61,548 in 2026.
Aviation Surveillance Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Allison Kiehm serves as a Aviation Surveillance Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,032.
Airport Information Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kiara Lewis serves as a Airport Information Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,660.
Airport Information Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sherri Taylor is a Airport Information Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,660.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Lilliana Guzman holds the role of Clerk IV - Timekeeper at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Thandokuhle Hoskin serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Domonique Johnson works as a Clerk IV - Timekeeper for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Domonique earned $58,764 in 2026.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Irina Lambova works as a Airport Information Ambassador for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Irina earned $58,764 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Gloria Lopez holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Alicia Moody works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Alicia earned $58,764 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Tierra Munoz holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Destiny Shamon works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Destiny earned $58,764 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kennysha Steele works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kennysha earned $58,764 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Renita Williams serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.
Airport Information Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jade Joseph holds the role of Airport Information Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,852.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Gleacila Nista works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Gleacila earned $57,000 in 2026.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Fatima Adardour works as a Airport Information Ambassador for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Fatima earned $56,124 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Helen Byrd works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Helen earned $56,124 in 2026.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Maureen Callaghan-Fryman holds the role of Airport Information Ambassador at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Hugo Do Nascimento holds the role of Airport Information Ambassador at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jamal El Mouqate holds the role of Airport Information Ambassador at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Lorena Gallegos holds the role of Airport Information Ambassador at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Yolanda Henderson is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Theresa Johnson works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Theresa earned $56,124 in 2026.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jamal Leki Albano serves as a Airport Information Ambassador. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Velvet Miller is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Mags Moratto serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,124.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Roel Peters works as a Airport Information Ambassador for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Roel earned $56,124 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Lillian Santos is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Najia Sebaiy is a Airport Information Ambassador at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Judith Skotzko is a Airport Information Ambassador at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.