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
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Sign Painter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Nicole Mattaliano works as a Sign Painter for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Nicole earned $100,173 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).
Sign Painter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Larry Rice is a Sign Painter at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,173 (paid $48/hour).
Cement Finisher Apprentice/Chicago Department of Transportation
Gabriel Cazarez holds the role of Cement Finisher Apprentice at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Cement Finisher Apprentice/Chicago Department of Transportation
Justin Houston works as a Cement Finisher Apprentice for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).
Cement Finisher Apprentice/Chicago Department of Transportation
Martin Rios holds the role of Cement Finisher Apprentice at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Chief Voucher Expediter/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Naeema Ahmed serves as a Chief Voucher Expediter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,928.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Peter Allen holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,892.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jeffery Douglas holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,892.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Leroy Grandberry serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,892.
Supervising Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Gina Robledo is a Supervising Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,892.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jim Gallagher holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,892.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Eric Henderson is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,892.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jessie Jones is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,892.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Ismael Mastruzzo works as a Bridge Operator for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Ismael earned $98,892 in 2026.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Perez is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,892.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Benson Sims is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,892.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Dennis White holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,892.
Supervising Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Victor Tenorio is a Supervising Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,892.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Joan Welsh holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,892.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Colleen White holds the role of Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,892.
Program Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Raquel Corchado holds the role of Program Manager at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,836.
Program Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jeremiah Franklin works as a Program Manager for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jeremiah earned $97,836 in 2026.
Manager of Maps and Plats/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Richard Lulik is a Manager of Maps and Plats at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,836.
Labor Relations Supvsr/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Miriam Velez holds the role of Labor Relations Supvsr at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,836.
Civil Engineer III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Alondra Gonzalez serves as a Civil Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,488.
Lead Accountant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Bernard Sullivan Iii is a Lead Accountant at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,488.
City Planner V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Patrick Doyle serves as a City Planner V. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,332.
City Planner V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Kevin Mcguinness holds the role of City Planner V at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,332.
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Raphael De Luna serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Rashad Gaiter serves as a Asphalt Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Chardonnay Hankerson is a Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Terrell Herron is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Francisco Murillo holds the role of Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Edison Paci works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Edison earned $96,221 in 2026 (paid $46/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Terrance Robinson holds the role of Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Diana Brown is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Raul Montano Jr works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Raul earned $96,221 in 2026 (paid $46/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Daniel Olvera Perez works as a Asphalt Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $96,221 in 2026 (paid $46/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Camilo Rico Mancilla holds the role of Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Christopher Beltran holds the role of Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,221 (paid $46/hour).