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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General Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Tracy holds the role of General Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,138.
Foreman of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Daniel Brkljacich works as a Foreman of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $137,197 in 2026 (paid $66/hour).
Foreman of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Joseph Lulinski works as a Foreman of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $137,197 in 2026 (paid $66/hour).
Superintendent of Electrical Operations/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Alexis Rendon holds the role of Superintendent of Electrical Operations at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.
Director of Administration II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Laura Erving is a Director of Administration II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,692.
Director of Administration II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Donna Long is a Director of Administration II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,692.
Director of Public Affairs/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Erica Schroeder holds the role of Director of Public Affairs at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,308.
General Foreman of Machinists/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Ratulowski works as a General Foreman of Machinists for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $136,011 in 2026.
Coordinating Engineer II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Matthew Pitts serves as a Coordinating Engineer II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,744.
Coordinating Engineer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Scott Paloian holds the role of Coordinating Engineer I at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,744.
Coordinating Engineer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Carl Schwarzer works as a Coordinating Engineer I for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Carl earned $135,744 in 2026.
Senior Help Desk Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Donna Larcher serves as a Senior Help Desk Technician. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,916.
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Vito Barbara is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kieran Barrett serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Dion Butler is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
John Cacioppo holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
John Clark is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Keith Collier holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Conte is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Turveras Delaney is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
John Flood works as a Hoisting Engineer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. John earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Eugene Johnson Jr works as a Hoisting Engineer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Eugene earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Steven Law holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Lynch Iii holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kenneth Moy is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Brian Curley holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Blas is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kevin Craven serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Carmen Cundari holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Louis Dzialo holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Scott Fitzgerald serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Brennan Fong is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jonathan Garcia works as a Hoisting Engineer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Erik Goff works as a Hoisting Engineer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Erik earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Greco is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Richard Halagiera serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Terrell Harris serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Lamont Howard serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Robert James is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kevin Kelly works as a Hoisting Engineer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).