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 16
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Troy Beamon works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Troy earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Beatty holds the role of Dispatcher - Asphalt 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
James Bennett is a Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Angelo Berardi works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Angelo earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Binion is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Boyd 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
Anthony Britten 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).
Dispatcher - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Sabrina Brooks serves as a Dispatcher - Asphalt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Marvin Bryant works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Marvin earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Dennis Buikema 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).
Dispatcher - Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
Larry Burns holds the role of Dispatcher - Concrete 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
Tyrone Burns 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
Tramayne Calhoun is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Othoniel Camacho 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).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jesse Canchola works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jesse earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Alberto Carrasquillo 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).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, John Carter serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Angel Cedeno 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
Nicola Celia 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).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jesus Centeno is a Construction 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
Gerardo Chavez works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Gerardo earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jose Chavez is a Concrete 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
Ladonna Cherry 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
Terrah Cherry 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).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Christopher Choy is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Alexis Cisneros 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).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kelly Cisneroz works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Kelly earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Concrete/Chicago Department of Transportation
Frank Cisternino works as a Dispatcher - Concrete for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Dawn Clark serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Patrick Clark works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
Latoya Clayton is a Dispatcher - Asphalt 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
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Alan Clements serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, David Cobb serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Miss Coe works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Miss earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Mr Coe serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Bencasey Conner works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Bencasey earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
John Corcoran is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Gerardo Corona serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Cheral Cotton 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
Anthony Covich works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).