City of Chicago / Chicago Department of Transportation
Agency file
The Chicago Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2026, this agency had 1,305 employees with median total compensation of $106,912; the highest distinct record was $215,460.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,305 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($106,912) — 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 $134,784 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $90,108. 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 1
Commissioner of Transportation/Chicago Department of Transportation
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William Cheaks holds the role of Commissioner of Transportation at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $215,460.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Vignesh Krishnamurthy works as a Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Vignesh earned $196,740 in 2026.
First Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Craig Turner serves as a First Deputy Commissioner - 41. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,740.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Abraham Emmanuel is a Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Cheiko High works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Cheiko earned $192,852 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jai Kalayil serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Sean Wiedel serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,852.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Samuel Alexander is a Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $184,800.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Anne Zhang works as a Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Anne earned $184,800 in 2026.
Project Director/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Lubica Benak is a Project Director at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Director of Finance/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Mark Freeman Jr works as a Director of Finance for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $173,160 in 2026.
Director of Finance/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, John Jurcenko serves as a Director of Finance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,160.
Assistant Director-43/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Yadollah Montazery is a Assistant Director-43 at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Mary Nicol works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $172,920 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Arturo Rodriguez serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,920.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Malihe Samadi works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Malihe earned $172,920 in 2026.
Principal Programmer/Analyst/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jennifer Mui holds the role of Principal Programmer/Analyst at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,160.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Bryan Gallardo serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,700.
Project Director/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Sheetal James holds the role of Project Director at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Chief Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
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David Miller is a Assistant Chief Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Matthew Peterson serves as a Assistant Commissioner -43. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,700.
General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Flores is a General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $164,676.
Assistant Chief Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Eric Anderson serves as a Assistant Chief Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,680.
Director of Grants Management/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Grant Davis holds the role of Director of Grants Management at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,680.
Assistant Chief Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Sean Guzik works as a Assistant Chief Engineer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $160,680 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Transportation
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William Higgins is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,680.
Assistant Chief Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Arsalan Khan holds the role of Assistant Chief Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,680.
Assistant Chief Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Soliman Khudeira holds the role of Assistant Chief Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,680.
Contracts Administrator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Shoshiwa Mabina is a Contracts Administrator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,680.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Transportation
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David Powe is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $160,680.
GIS Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jason Schifler serves as a GIS Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $160,020.
Civil Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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John Cecchin holds the role of Civil Engineer V at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,792.
Civil Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Conan Chan holds the role of Civil Engineer V at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,792.
Field Supvsr/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Frank Earullo serves as a Field Supvsr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,296.
Field Supvsr/Chicago Department of Transportation
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William Little Jr is a Field Supvsr at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,296.
Field Supvsr/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Randy Reetz is a Field Supvsr at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,296.
Field Supvsr/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Juan Trevino is a Field Supvsr at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,296.
General Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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William Brady is a General Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,894.
General Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael De Brizzo holds the role of General Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,894.
General Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Peter Maguire holds the role of General Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,894.