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
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Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
George Mangan 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
Emmett Mcgovern Jr works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Emmett earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
Anthony Mroz works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
John Mulvihill 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
Johnathan Murphy 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
Michelle Niesman works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
Gerardo Oregel-Garcia 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
Krzysztof Pawlik 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, Emmanuel Richardson 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
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
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
Dennis Flannigan 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
Matthew Glascott works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Roberto Gomez Jr 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
Charles Gorski 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
Peter Jackson works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Ramon Monarrez 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
Christopher Myers 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, Kevin Nee 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
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Jesus Oregel 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
At Chicago Department of Aviation, David Pantalena 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
Humberto Salgado works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Humberto earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, John Schmitz 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
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Tyler Snee 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
Joseph Teune 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
Pothen Vallikalam 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
Danny Villanueva Uriostegui works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Danny earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
David Zochowski 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
Fabian Rzucidlo works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Fabian earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
Craig Suerth 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
John Willmot 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, William Mancini 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
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
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).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Chicago Department of Aviation
Priscilla Flores 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
Paul Gannon works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Robert Abbatacola serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).