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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Painter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Denise Valdez works as a Painter for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Denise earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).
Foreman of Sign Shop/Chicago Department of Transportation
Sean Mulheron works as a Foreman of Sign Shop for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $112,549 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).
Traffic Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Rodrigo Martinez is a Traffic Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,536.
Traffic Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Daniel Shin works as a Traffic Engineer IV for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $112,536 in 2026.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Kevin Seggerson holds the role of Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,440.
Executive Secretary II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Mary Fratto is a Executive Secretary II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,104.