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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Dispatcher - Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
Pedro Luevanos holds the role of Dispatcher - Concrete 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
Nico Mangione 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).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Christopher Manolis works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Freddy Marquez serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, John Marquez 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, Cynthia Martin serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Rosario Martinez works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Rosario earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Mlinarcik 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).
Dispatcher - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
Erick Montanez 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).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Danyiell Montgomery 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
Danny Morales works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Danny earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Doris Munoz 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).
Dispatcher - Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
Joseph Nardi works as a Dispatcher - Concrete for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kenneth O Brien works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Manuel Ocampo 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).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Alfonso Ochoa 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
Anthony Ortega is a Asphalt 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
Anthony Pacella is a Asphalt 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
Nicholas Palanyk 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).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Daniel Popp serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Radoslaw Potyrala 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
Benita Rambert works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Benita earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Raul Ramirez 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, Martin Rico serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Travis Roberts 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
John Robinson works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. John earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Charnea Rodgers works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Charnea earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ashley Durr serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Darnell Smith works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Darnell earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Krysta Adams is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ramon Alvarez serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anita Applewhite 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
Eric Arteaga works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Tracy Augustus works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Tracy earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Luis Avalos serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Juan Avila Jr works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Meshawn Ayers 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).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Baker Ii works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
Matthew Balandes works as a Dispatcher - Asphalt for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Fabian Barragan is a Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).