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 50
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Gabriela Giglione 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
Natalia Gutierrez 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, Enioluwa Ige 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
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Neil Jordan 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
Luke Kumskis 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
Danisha Lamb 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, Matthew Lee 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
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jalen Morgan 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
Kenyon Muhammad Ii 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
Sarah Roshi 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
Samuel Salgado works as a Student Intern for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Samuel earned $19,760 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kennedy Spaulding-Hudson 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
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Eveline Vestjens 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
Robert Walker 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
Jalynn Westmoreland works as a Student Intern for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Jalynn earned $19,760 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).