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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Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Tobias Gillespie holds the role of Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Fermin Gomez holds the role of Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Javier Gomez is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Alexander Gonzalez works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ivan Gonzalez serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Philip Grady serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Alexander Green holds the role of Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Melindathee Griffin serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Stores Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Raven Hall is a Stores Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Ismael Haro works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Ismael earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Harris holds the role of Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Christopher Haskell holds the role of Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Hearn works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Ankwanique Hill works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Ankwanique earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Robert Hinkle is a Construction Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Brian Holmes works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Shanetta Howard serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Travis Howard is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Branden Hudson serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Messena Hudson holds the role of Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Christopher Hummel holds the role of Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Genero Jackson holds the role of Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kendal Jackson works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Kendal earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, John Jasas serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Candice Johnson works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Candice earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Darius Johnson serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Johnson is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Richard Jones serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Shaun Kerr serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Koestner holds the role of Dispatcher - Asphalt at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kyesha Kohnke works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Kyesha earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, August Kriesemint serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Joseph La Mantia serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Paul Lang serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Tommaso Lappo holds the role of Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Joaquin Lazo is a Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Arturo Leon serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
Paul Lonzo is a Dispatcher - Concrete at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Olga Lopez works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Olga earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Nathaniel Lucena is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).