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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Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Shelton 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
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Steven Sikanich serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Timothy Simmons 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
Kenneth Sims 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
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Terryell Skyles 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, Kevin Smart Jr serves as a Asphalt 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, Marcus Smith serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
Elayna Stamps is a Dispatcher - Asphalt 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, Robert Starbuck serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jermaine Stokes 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
Tyrone Strawder 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
Frederick Sykes works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Frederick earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jorge Tamayo 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
Patrick Terry works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jolene Trentz works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jolene earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Robert Valicento serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Lexes Vasquez 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
Sergio Vasquez 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
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Dedric Vaughn Jr serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Antonio Viramontes Jr 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
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Barron Willard serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Demarquis Williams works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Demarquis earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Latreal Williams 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
Arnrea Woodard 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
Jim Zavala-Aguirre 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
Brandon Lopez 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
Louis Ramirez works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Louis earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Qiana Dennis works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Qiana earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Mark Jackson works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
Frank Cisternino works as a Dispatcher - Concrete for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Cortilius Gamble works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Cortilius earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Robert Starr works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Payroll for Aaron Washington (Asphalt Laborer, Chicago Department of Transportation) may cover more than one person; together they account for $106,912 in 2026.
Payroll for Yamil Pena (Asphalt Laborer, Chicago Department of Transportation) may cover more than one person; together they account for $106,912 in 2026.
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Alfred Shoemaker 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
Raul Ayala 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
Frank Grassini 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
Christopher Choy is a Concrete 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
Connie Washington works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Connie earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Tramayne Calhoun is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).