Commissioner of Transportation

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1 employees hold this title in Chicago Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $215,460, above the department median of $106,912.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $215.5K
Role median: $215,460
Agency median: $106,912
Comparison: Above

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William Cheaks

Commissioner of Transportation/Chicago Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$215,460

Base pay: $215,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $215,460
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Salaried

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Annual Salary: $215,460

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.