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 23
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kenneth White 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, Barron Willard serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Demarquis Williams works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Demarquis earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Larue Williams 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
Latreal Williams 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
John Wilson works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. John earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Julian Wilson 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
Lewis Wilson 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
Arnrea Woodard 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
Torenzio Woods works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Torenzio earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Wooten works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Gregory Wright 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
Jim Zavala-Aguirre 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
Josue Zavala works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Josue earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Mark Zavala serves as a Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Payroll for Aaron Washington (Asphalt Laborer, Chicago Department of Transportation) may cover more than one person; together they account for $106,912 in 2026.
Payroll for Yamil Pena (Asphalt Laborer, Chicago Department of Transportation) may cover more than one person; together they account for $106,912 in 2026.
Coordinating Planner/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Kent holds the role of Coordinating Planner at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,272.
Assistant Project Director/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Mcmahon is a Assistant Project Director at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,272.
Coordinating Planner/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kyle Peppin serves as a Coordinating Planner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,272.
Coordinating Planner/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ryan Richter serves as a Coordinating Planner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,272.
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Rashaun Hyler is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,770 (paid $50/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Deandre Kelly is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $104,770 (paid $50/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Dimitar Lambov serves as a Lamp Maintenance Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,770 (paid $50/hour).
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Margaret Rivera works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $103,608 in 2026.
Field Service Specialist III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Howard Davis holds the role of Field Service Specialist III at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,572.
Field Service Specialist III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Anthony Pindozzo serves as a Field Service Specialist III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,572.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Elizabeth Albrethsen is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,516.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Samora Clay works as a Civil Engineer IV for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Samora earned $102,516 in 2026.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Sanjaa Erdenebaatar is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,516.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Brayden Golas serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,516.
Civil Engineer II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jeffery Harris is a Civil Engineer II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,516.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jing Li holds the role of Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,516.
Civil Engineer III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Victor Markov works as a Civil Engineer III for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Victor earned $102,516 in 2026.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jonathan West serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,516.
Program Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Henry Johnson serves as a Program Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,444.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Madeline Ocasio works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Madeline earned $102,144 in 2026.
Special Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jerry Mandujano Jr works as a Special Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jerry earned $101,424 in 2026.
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Steven Acevedo serves as a Pool Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Adams is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).