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 46
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Terey Tellez 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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Pennline Wells holds the role of Administrative Assistant 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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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Aomar Zermiche serves as a Airport Information Ambassador. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,124.
Foreman of Custodial Workers/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kathleen Lloyd serves as a Foreman of Custodial Workers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,016 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Kanye Allen serves as a General Laborer - Aviation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Andrea Benson is a General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Craig Chambers holds the role of General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Nicholas Chavez is a General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
William Conner-Caples holds the role of General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Peggy De Sario is a General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Mario Easter holds the role of General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Anthony Flores serves as a General Laborer - Aviation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
David Garcia is a General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Elizabeth Garcia Escot holds the role of General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Tytiana Harvey works as a General Laborer - Aviation for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tytiana earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kejuan Hill holds the role of General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Lavena Holston serves as a General Laborer - Aviation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Raymond Hosch serves as a General Laborer - Aviation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ramiro Ibarra serves as a General Laborer - Aviation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Daniel Jackson Jr works as a General Laborer - Aviation for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Antonio Jenkins works as a General Laborer - Aviation for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Tiffany Johnson holds the role of General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jabarri Langford serves as a General Laborer - Aviation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Wayne Louie holds the role of General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Lavarro Martin holds the role of General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Giael Morgan works as a General Laborer - Aviation for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Giael earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Marcelo Roa Jr works as a General Laborer - Aviation for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Marcelo earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Christopher Rodriguez holds the role of General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ykesha Smith serves as a General Laborer - Aviation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tammie Spann serves as a General Laborer - Aviation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Nicolas Tarde works as a General Laborer - Aviation for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Nicolas earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
William Washington holds the role of General Laborer - Aviation at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Aviation/Chicago Department of Aviation
Tashambree Watson works as a General Laborer - Aviation for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tashambree earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Victor Coleman is a Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,184 (paid $26/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Freddie Glenn is a Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,184 (paid $26/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Darryl Oakley is a Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,184 (paid $26/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Luis Perez Jr holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,184 (paid $26/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kennedy Thomas holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,184 (paid $26/hour).
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Marjorie Adams holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,532.
Airport Information Ambassador/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sabrine Badis works as a Airport Information Ambassador for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Sabrine earned $53,532 in 2026.