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
Highest-paid first / page 2
General Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Christopher Quinlan is a General Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,894.
Civil Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Vasile Jurca serves as a Civil Engineer V. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,764.
Civil Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Cody Matchen holds the role of Civil Engineer V at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,764.
Civil Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jeremy Phillips serves as a Civil Engineer V. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,764.
Principal Data Base Analyst/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michelle Lee holds the role of Principal Data Base Analyst at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $153,228.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Toval Frazier is a Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $153,000.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Chicago Department of Transportation
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David Smith is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $150,768.
Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Richard Kajmowicz holds the role of Projects Administrator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,072.
Engineering Technician VI/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Leonard Aluise works as a Engineering Technician VI for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Leonard earned $148,056 in 2026.
Engineering Technician VI/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Anthony Koldan holds the role of Engineering Technician VI at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,056.
Engineering Technician VI/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jerome Orzech serves as a Engineering Technician VI. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,056.
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Marcus Armstrong is a Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Francisco Barzola works as a Foreman of Linemen for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Francisco earned $147,410 in 2026 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Donnell Glover works as a Foreman of Linemen for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Donnell earned $147,410 in 2026 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Barney Hunt is a Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Bryan King holds the role of Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,410 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Troy Lewis is a Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Daniel Mccall works as a Foreman of Linemen for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $147,410 in 2026 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Daniel Mckenna works as a Foreman of Linemen for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $147,410 in 2026 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Adam Miller holds the role of Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,410 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Mario Misher works as a Foreman of Linemen for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Mario earned $147,410 in 2026 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michelle Narducy holds the role of Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,410 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Christophe Peca serves as a Foreman of Linemen. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,410 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Thomas Shields is a Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
John Sobieck is a Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Ramon Toledo is a Foreman of Linemen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Linemen/Chicago Department of Transportation
Henry Yau works as a Foreman of Linemen for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Henry earned $147,410 in 2026 (paid $71/hour).
Foreman of Street Light Repairmen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Robert Aguirre works as a Foreman of Street Light Repairmen for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $147,410 in 2026.
Foreman of Street Light Repairmen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Sean Doyle serves as a Foreman of Street Light Repairmen. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $147,410.
Foreman of Traffic Signal Repairmen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Alejandro Duran is a Foreman of Traffic Signal Repairmen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410.
Foreman of Street Light Repairmen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Steven Graf is a Foreman of Street Light Repairmen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410.
Foreman of Street Light Repairmen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Martin Lee works as a Foreman of Street Light Repairmen for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $147,410 in 2026.
Foreman of Street Light Repairmen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Melissa Lopez holds the role of Foreman of Street Light Repairmen at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,410.
Foreman of Street Light Repairmen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Danielle Mc Carthy is a Foreman of Street Light Repairmen at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,410.
Foreman of Traffic Signal Repairmen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Kevin Norris works as a Foreman of Traffic Signal Repairmen for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $147,410 in 2026.
Foreman of Street Light Repairmen/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Brian Suerth holds the role of Foreman of Street Light Repairmen at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,410.
Civil Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jonathan Rualo is a Civil Engineer V at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,448.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Tanera Adams is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Fernando Castilla is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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John Errera holds the role of Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.