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 6
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Anthony Presny holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Joshua Rivera holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jason Rogers works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Troy Rucker works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Troy earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ronnie Rush serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Saba serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Ricky Sauceda holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Sammie Shannon holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michael Sheehy is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Eric Shinal works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Terrence Smith serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Timothy Sojka works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Thomas Stapka serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Colin Sweeney works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Colin earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Chicago Department of Aviation
Patrick Wawrzyniak works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Director of Public Information/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Georgiaree Godfrey holds the role of Director of Public Information at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,736.
Structural Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sandra Burciaga holds the role of Structural Engineer at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,316.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Joeluke Chirayil serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,316.
Electrical Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Colin Garvey serves as a Electrical Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,316.
Architect IV/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Edwin Mendez is a Architect IV at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,316.
Foreman of Painters/Chicago Department of Aviation
Louis Lencki Iii is a Foreman of Painters at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,067 (paid $61/hour).
Foreman of Painters/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jarib Soto serves as a Foreman of Painters. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,067 (paid $61/hour).
Coordinating Architect/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Christopher Berenfeld works as a Coordinating Architect for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $126,756 in 2026.
Aviation Security Engineer/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Aaron Hickman Iii works as a Aviation Security Engineer for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $126,756 in 2026.
Coordinating Engineer I/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Peter Janeu works as a Coordinating Engineer I for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $126,756 in 2026.
Coordinating Architect/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Ann Ranttila works as a Coordinating Architect for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Ann earned $126,756 in 2026.
Mechanical Engineer V/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Karl Watson is a Mechanical Engineer V at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,756.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Jose Carrillo holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,696.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, John Gieres serves as a Aviation Security Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,696.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jorge Rodriguez Jr serves as a Aviation Security Sergeant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,696.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Terry Truitt is a Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,696.
Machinist/Chicago Department of Aviation
Stanley Buffington is a Machinist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Aviation
John Connelly works as a Machinist for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. John earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Aviation
Michael Glowicki holds the role of Machinist at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Gabriel Gomez serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jose Hernandez serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Aviation
William Marrero holds the role of Machinist at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Aviation
Zenon Rachowicz is a Machinist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Aviation
Javier Valdez is a Machinist at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Assistant Payroll Administrator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Veronica Gonzalez serves as a Assistant Payroll Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,848.