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
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Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Elizabeth Albrethsen is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,516.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Samora Clay works as a Civil Engineer IV for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Samora earned $102,516 in 2026.
Civil Engineer II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jeffery Harris is a Civil Engineer II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,516.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jing Li holds the role of Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,516.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jonathan West serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,516.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Brayden Golas serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,516.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Sanjaa Erdenebaatar is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,516.
Civil Engineer III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Victor Markov works as a Civil Engineer III for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Victor earned $102,516 in 2026.
Program Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Henry Johnson serves as a Program Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,444.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Madeline Ocasio works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Madeline earned $102,144 in 2026.
Special Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jerry Mandujano Jr works as a Special Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jerry earned $101,424 in 2026.
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Steven Acevedo serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Orlando Alvarez works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Orlando earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kenneth Amaro is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Leona Battie holds the role of Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Blackman holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Crystal Brown is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Diane Brown is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Michael Cadenhead serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Brian Calhoun holds the role of Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Pasquale Capellani holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Mark Castillo works as a Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Dana Chambers holds the role of Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Derrick Cherry serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Daniel Crofton is a Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Fred Curry serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Charde Davis is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Pharlandria Davis Menefee serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Lashona Delaney holds the role of Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Nicolas Diaz holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Danny Donaldson serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Manuel Duhe is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Janette Enriquez works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Janette earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, James Fasula serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Travis Foster serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Lorenzo Gladney serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Anthony Gomez serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Michael Haywood serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Keith Hearn serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
Samuel Hentz is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).