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 7
Contracts Coordinator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Colleen Twohig is a Contracts Coordinator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,848.
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Juan Arlequin works as a Steamfitter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jonathan Banty works as a Steamfitter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kenneth Bethune is a Steamfitter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Randall Botica works as a Steamfitter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Randall earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Morgan Gavin works as a Steamfitter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Morgan earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jesus Hernandez serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jesus Lopez is a Steamfitter at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Matthew Mata serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Chaz Nevitt works as a Steamfitter for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Chaz earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
John Obrien holds the role of Steamfitter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Timothy Richards serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kurt Sweiding holds the role of Steamfitter at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Juan Anaya holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,740.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Richard Chrostek holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,740.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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William Graham holds the role of Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,740.
Airport Operations Supvsr II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Joseph Jablanovec Jr is a Airport Operations Supvsr II at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,740.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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John Moore works as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. John earned $124,584 in 2026.
Airport Facilities Manager/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Maria Plonka is a Airport Facilities Manager at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,584.
Coordinator of Special Projects/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Amanda Smith holds the role of Coordinator of Special Projects at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,584.
Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kevin Zator works as a Shift Supvsr of Aviation Security for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $124,584 in 2026.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Desiree Bass Lee holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,924.
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Sonya Goodloe Dancy is a Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,924.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Leah Deleon holds the role of Staff Assistant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,976.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, John Malabarba serves as a Safety Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,976.
Contracts Review Specialist II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Gregory Palis serves as a Contracts Review Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,976.
Director of Marketing/Chicago Department of Aviation
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At Chicago Department of Aviation, Christine Sandlass serves as a Director of Marketing. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,940.
Environmental Engineer III/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Peter Pineda is a Environmental Engineer III at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,928.
Lead Accountant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Kefeng Zhang is a Lead Accountant at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,928.
Aviation Security Sergeant/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Mariusz Zaleski holds the role of Aviation Security Sergeant at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,712.
Auditor II/Chicago Department of Aviation
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Vanessa Webb Lay is a Auditor II at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,700.
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
Samuel Alegado is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, George Arakelov serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
Deondre Clark is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
Daniel Consago is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
Salvador Deleon is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
Vincent Dicato holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Daniel Dinella serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
Brian Diskin works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
George Ferraro holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).