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 10
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Michael Lane serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Samuel Lee works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Shane Liput holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Gilbert Long is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Martin Lowery holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Oscar Loya serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Daniel Lynch is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Donald Mallory is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Robert Martinelli is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Brendan Mcnamara holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Alberto Medrano is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Kevin Nugent holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Derry Oconnell is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Roberto Padilla holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Joseph Phillips Jr is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Tarik Pugh works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Tarik earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Anthony Raimondi holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Freddie Ramos works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Freddie earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Pierre Redmond holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Jonathan Richardson works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Victor Rodriguez works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Victor earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Pietro Russo serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Marcus Shinall serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Scott Sifuentes holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
John Skelton is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Mark Slonina serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Vernon Smith serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
William Smith is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Deshawn Spearman is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Richard Teruel serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Nathan Thompson is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Erik Timbo works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Erik earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Edwin Van Cleave is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
James Venhuizen is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Gabriel Villasenor-Navarro holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Mark Walzel works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Carlton Watt works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. Carlton earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
At Chicago Department of Aviation, Anthony Zapata serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Aviation
Eduardo Zavala holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Aviation Communications Operator/Chicago Department of Aviation
Source-specific fields
Lisa Curio holds the role of Aviation Communications Operator at Chicago Department of Aviation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,024.