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 49
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kianna Oneal Gardner works as a Custodial Worker for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kianna earned $40,560 in 2026 (paid $20/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Natasha Perkins serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,560 (paid $20/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Keana Redeaux holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,560 (paid $20/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Daniel Santiago holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,560 (paid $20/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Goldie Thompson is a Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,560 (paid $20/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Errick Watkins holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,560 (paid $20/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Clarence Williams holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,560 (paid $20/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Matthew Wynn works as a Custodial Worker for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $40,560 in 2026 (paid $20/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Osvaldo Camargo serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Mark Capiz works as a Custodial Worker for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $39,520 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Darius Finley is a Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Justin Flores is a Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Charde Hawkins serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Tyrone Hines holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Hakeem Hutchins serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ana Mayor serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Keisha Pernell works as a Custodial Worker for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Keisha earned $39,520 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Efrain Ramirez serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Bruce Simpson holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Mark Steele serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jerell Turner holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Nikkoli Villalobos serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Latoya Williams works as a Custodial Worker for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Latoya earned $39,520 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jaavion Wilson is a Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Chicago Department of Aviation
Keairra Young holds the role of Custodial Worker at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Aviation Security Officer - Hourly/Chicago Department of Aviation
John Apel works as a Aviation Security Officer - Hourly for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. John earned $29,910 in 2026 (paid $29/hour).
Aviation Security Officer - Hourly/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, David Barber serves as a Aviation Security Officer - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,910 (paid $29/hour).
Aviation Security Officer - Hourly/Chicago Department of Aviation
Cassandra Jackson holds the role of Aviation Security Officer - Hourly at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,910 (paid $29/hour).
Aviation Security Officer - Hourly/Chicago Department of Aviation
Judy Rolston is a Aviation Security Officer - Hourly at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $29,910 (paid $29/hour).
Aviation Security Officer - Hourly/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Phillip Sherwell serves as a Aviation Security Officer - Hourly. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,910 (paid $29/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
Fatima Afolabi is a Student Intern at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $19,760 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
Elizabeth Box holds the role of Student Intern at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,760 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
Amaya Brown is a Student Intern at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $19,760 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
Cesar Chavez holds the role of Student Intern at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,760 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ian Chung serves as a Student Intern. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,760 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jamal Coney is a Student Intern at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $19,760 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
Marshall Douthard Jr holds the role of Student Intern at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,760 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Cameron Estes serves as a Student Intern. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,760 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
Henry Fisher works as a Student Intern for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Henry earned $19,760 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
Quinaiya Fourte holds the role of Student Intern at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,760 (paid $19/hour).