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 17
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Miguel Cruz Bravo works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Miguel earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Christopher Cruz works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Sergio Cruz serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Darren Cully 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
Vito D Aniello 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
Terrance Daniels works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Terrance earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Vanasa Davenport serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Brian Davis works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
De'Montre Davis holds the role of Construction 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
Sergio Delgado 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
Qiana Dennis works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Qiana earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jorge Diaz works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Marcos Diaz works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Marcos earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Matthew Diaz 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, Sergio Diaz serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Dicristina 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
Christopher Dowling works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Lawrence Dunlevy 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
Carlos Duran 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
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ashley Durr serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Dennis Duszynski 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
Tasha Dye 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
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Carnita Edwards serves as a Asphalt 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, Julius Elders serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Harry Elligan 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
Katheris Ellis is a Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Albert Farmer holds the role of Construction 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
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ciro Fedele serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Mac Ferek works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Mac earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Benito Fernandez serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Ferrara 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
At Chicago Department of Transportation, John Ferrarini serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Byron Finley works as a Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Byron earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kevin Finley works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Marques Finley 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
Jesus Flores 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
Matthew Flores works as a Asphalt Laborer 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
Victor Flores is a Asphalt 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
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Aristeo Fonseca serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Dwayne Ford serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).