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 3
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Kali Griffin is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Charlene Howell serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Moira Kent serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Robert Labrador holds the role of Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.
Architect IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Rajiv Pinto serves as a Architect IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Architect IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Julian Silva Miller holds the role of Architect IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Stephanie Yesufu works as a Civil Engineer IV for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $146,160 in 2026.
General Foreman of Hoisting Engineers/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Robert Degnan holds the role of General Foreman of Hoisting Engineers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,664.
Superintendent of Pavement Repairs/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Terrence Conner works as a Superintendent of Pavement Repairs for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Terrence earned $143,232 in 2026.
Superintendent of Pavement Repairs/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Ambrosio Medrano works as a Superintendent of Pavement Repairs for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Ambrosio earned $143,232 in 2026.
Foreman of Hoisting Engineers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Lo Coco is a Foreman of Hoisting Engineers at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,104 (paid $69/hour).
Foreman of Hoisting Engineers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Dominic Russo works as a Foreman of Hoisting Engineers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Dominic earned $143,104 in 2026 (paid $69/hour).
General Foreman of General Trades/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Joseph Hosty works as a General Foreman of General Trades for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $142,917 in 2026.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Saeed Kazmi works as a Civil Engineer IV for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Saeed earned $141,564 in 2026.
Civil Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Adam Ali serves as a Civil Engineer V. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,148.
Chief Operations Analyst/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Robin Gardner holds the role of Chief Operations Analyst at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,148.
General Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Tracy holds the role of General Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,138.
Foreman of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Daniel Brkljacich works as a Foreman of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $137,197 in 2026 (paid $66/hour).
Foreman of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Joseph Lulinski works as a Foreman of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $137,197 in 2026 (paid $66/hour).
Director of Administration II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Laura Erving is a Director of Administration II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,692.
Director of Administration II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Donna Long is a Director of Administration II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,692.
Superintendent of Electrical Operations/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Alexis Rendon holds the role of Superintendent of Electrical Operations at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.
Director of Public Affairs/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Erica Schroeder holds the role of Director of Public Affairs at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,308.
General Foreman of Machinists/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Ratulowski works as a General Foreman of Machinists for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $136,011 in 2026.
Coordinating Engineer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Scott Paloian holds the role of Coordinating Engineer I at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,744.
Coordinating Engineer II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Matthew Pitts serves as a Coordinating Engineer II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,744.
Coordinating Engineer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Carl Schwarzer works as a Coordinating Engineer I for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Carl earned $135,744 in 2026.
Senior Help Desk Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Donna Larcher serves as a Senior Help Desk Technician. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,916.
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Vito Barbara is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kieran Barrett serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Blas is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Dion Butler is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
John Cacioppo holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
John Clark is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Keith Collier holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Conte is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kevin Craven serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Carmen Cundari holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Brian Curley holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Turveras Delaney is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).