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 11
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Johnnie Williams works as a Carpenter for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Johnnie earned $117,957 in 2026 (paid $57/hour).
Assistant Superintendent of Pavement Repairs/Chicago Department of Transportation
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William Dunn works as a Assistant Superintendent of Pavement Repairs for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. William earned $117,780 in 2026.
Superintendent of Electrical Operations/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Renda holds the role of Superintendent of Electrical Operations at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,780.
Civil Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Matthew Crocker works as a Civil Engineer V for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $117,636 in 2026.
Traffic Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jameelah Curry works as a Traffic Engineer IV for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jameelah earned $117,636 in 2026.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Edwin Flores is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,636.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Babak Jamali is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,636.
General Foreman of Construction Laborers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Timothy Crawford holds the role of General Foreman of Construction Laborers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,043 (paid $56/hour).
General Foreman of Laborers-Curb and Gutter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Christophe Davis holds the role of General Foreman of Laborers-Curb and Gutter at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,043 (paid $56/hour).
General Foreman of Laborers-Curb and Gutter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Timothy Gatheright works as a General Foreman of Laborers-Curb and Gutter for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $116,043 in 2026 (paid $56/hour).
Coordinating Engineer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Melaku Dubie works as a Coordinating Engineer I for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Melaku earned $115,992 in 2026.
Coordinating Planner/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kaori Fujisawa serves as a Coordinating Planner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,992.
Coordinating Planner/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Vanessa Irizarry serves as a Coordinating Planner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,992.
Coordinating Engineer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Vanessa Rollins holds the role of Coordinating Engineer I at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,992.
District Asphalt Supvsr/Chicago Department of Transportation
Nicholas Marchese works as a District Asphalt Supvsr for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $114,858 in 2026 (paid $55/hour).
District Asphalt Supvsr/Chicago Department of Transportation
Marcus Nacon is a District Asphalt Supvsr at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $114,858 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Alberto Camacho holds the role of Foreman of Cement Finishers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Arthur Clark works as a Foreman of Cement Finishers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Arthur earned $114,608 in 2026 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Corey Conner works as a Foreman of Cement Finishers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Corey earned $114,608 in 2026 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Aurelio Cuevas is a Foreman of Cement Finishers at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, David Curry serves as a Foreman of Cement Finishers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Di Vito holds the role of Foreman of Cement Finishers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Gary Donohue holds the role of Foreman of Cement Finishers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Daniel Doran serves as a Foreman of Cement Finishers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Juan Flores holds the role of Foreman of Cement Finishers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jaime Gonzalez is a Foreman of Cement Finishers at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Anthony Mcdonagh serves as a Foreman of Cement Finishers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Wilfrido Mujica holds the role of Foreman of Cement Finishers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Perry works as a Foreman of Cement Finishers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $114,608 in 2026 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Ron Robinson holds the role of Foreman of Cement Finishers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Rohde holds the role of Foreman of Cement Finishers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jorge Torres serves as a Foreman of Cement Finishers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jackie Zhang holds the role of Foreman of Cement Finishers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Foreman of Cement Finishers/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Robert Zielinski serves as a Foreman of Cement Finishers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $114,608 (paid $55/hour).
Director of Administration I - Excld/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Geraldine Bates is a Director of Administration I - Excld at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,568.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Gina Colello is a Project Manager at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,568.
Director of Administration I - Excld/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Dewanna Hendricks serves as a Director of Administration I - Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,568.
Program Specialist/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Curtis Mckinney is a Program Specialist at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,568.
Sheet Metal Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Campos works as a Sheet Metal Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $113,526 in 2026 (paid $55/hour).
Sheet Metal Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Joaquin Juarez works as a Sheet Metal Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Joaquin earned $113,526 in 2026 (paid $55/hour).