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 13
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
Lotisha Myers is a Cement Finisher at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Salomon Navarro serves as a Cement Finisher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
Everardo Negrete is a Cement Finisher at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Flaviano Olvera serves as a Cement Finisher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jose Quiroz serves as a Cement Finisher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kevin Ramirez holds the role of Cement Finisher at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Thomas Rocco serves as a Cement Finisher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ricardo Saldivar serves as a Cement Finisher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Taurino Sigala serves as a Cement Finisher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jasmine Spurlock works as a Cement Finisher for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jasmine earned $110,448 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
Phil Steinert works as a Cement Finisher for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Phil earned $110,448 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Chicago Department of Transportation
Joseph Vicari holds the role of Cement Finisher at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Bricklayer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Timothy Brend works as a Bricklayer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $110,365 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Bricklayer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Calvin Grandberry is a Bricklayer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,365 (paid $53/hour).
Bricklayer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Derrick Marshall is a Bricklayer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,365 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Construction Laborers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Harty is a Foreman of Construction Laborers at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Construction Laborers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Crandall Jackson is a Foreman of Construction Laborers at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Civil Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
Source-specific fields
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Shane Bickham serves as a Civil Engineer V. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,140.
Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Costanzo works as a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $108,950 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Antonino Midiri Jr works as a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Antonino earned $108,950 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Department of Transportation
John Rizzo is a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,950 (paid $52/hour).
Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Phillip Tarasiewicz holds the role of Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,950 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Andriacchi holds the role of Asphalt Foreman at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Nicholas Atamas serves as a Asphalt Foreman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Frm of Laborer-Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, John Biondo serves as a Frm of Laborer-Concrete. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Frm of Laborer-Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Lazerrrick Braxton serves as a Frm of Laborer-Concrete. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Henri Bryson is a Asphalt Foreman at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Frm of Laborer-Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Caruso holds the role of Frm of Laborer-Concrete at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Frm of Laborer-Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kenny Choi holds the role of Frm of Laborer-Concrete at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Samantha Conner holds the role of Asphalt Foreman at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Frm of Laborer-Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Michael Davis serves as a Frm of Laborer-Concrete. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Lezerrick Dickerson is a Asphalt Foreman at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Mark Downs serves as a Asphalt Foreman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Frm of Laborer-Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Duncan is a Frm of Laborer-Concrete at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Leroy Eaton holds the role of Asphalt Foreman at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Juan Estrada works as a Asphalt Foreman for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $108,784 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Rodney Ezell serves as a Asphalt Foreman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Frm of Laborer-Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
Robert Fischer works as a Frm of Laborer-Concrete for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $108,784 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Joseph Gioia serves as a Asphalt Foreman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Abel Gonzalez works as a Asphalt Foreman for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Abel earned $108,784 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).