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 15
Frm of Laborer-Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
Yashica Williams works as a Frm of Laborer-Concrete for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Yashica earned $108,784 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Asphalt Foreman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Leoncio Zamora is a Asphalt Foreman at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Engineering Technician VI/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Genaro Alvarez is a Engineering Technician VI at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,576.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Dalia Ramirez holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,576.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Sandra Silva works as a Staff Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $108,576 in 2026.
Supervising Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Joseph Dedina is a Supervising Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,528.
Field Service Specialist III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ivan Mulac serves as a Field Service Specialist III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,528.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Michael Nardi serves as a Field Service Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,528.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Lisa Story works as a Field Service Specialist II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $108,528 in 2026.
Supervising Timekeeper - Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Angela Vetos holds the role of Supervising Timekeeper - Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,528.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Fuad Abed holds the role of Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,628.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Reed Draper is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Antonio Lubanski is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Stefan Luke serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,628.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Issa Makhamreh serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,628.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Allen Markoem is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Contracts Coordinator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Karen Thurmon is a Contracts Coordinator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,508.
Field Supvsr/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Syed Ahmed holds the role of Field Supvsr at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,460.
Project Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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James Osborne works as a Project Manager for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. James earned $107,340 in 2026.
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Emmanuel Abarca serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Krysta Adams is a 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
Savanah Aguilar 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).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ramon Alvarez serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anita Applewhite 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
Eric Arteaga works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Deborah Ashford works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Deborah earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Tracy Augustus works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Tracy earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jose Avalos 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, Luis Avalos serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Juan Avila Jr works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Sixto Avila 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
Meshawn Ayers 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
Michael Baker Ii works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
Matthew Balandes works as a Dispatcher - Asphalt for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Larry Banks works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Larry earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Fabian Barragan is a Asphalt 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
Amanda Bartee 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
Braylon Beals works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Braylon earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Desmond Beamon works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Desmond earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).