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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Coordinating Planner/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Kent holds the role of Coordinating Planner at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,272.
Coordinating Planner/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ryan Richter serves as a Coordinating Planner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,272.
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Dimitar Lambov serves as a Lamp Maintenance Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,770 (paid $50/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Rashaun Hyler is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,770 (paid $50/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Deandre Kelly is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,770 (paid $50/hour).
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Margaret Rivera works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $103,608 in 2026.
Field Service Specialist III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Anthony Pindozzo serves as a Field Service Specialist III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,572.
Field Service Specialist III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Howard Davis holds the role of Field Service Specialist III at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,572.