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 29
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).
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
Toccara Thompson 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).
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Tammy Evans is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,452.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Passion Mosby is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,452.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Danielle Abrams holds the role of Administrative Services Officer I at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,428.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Isiah Beard works as a Field Service Specialist II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Isiah earned $94,428 in 2026.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Sheila Hodges-Pacione works as a Field Service Specialist II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Sheila earned $94,428 in 2026.
Coordinator of Street Permits/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, John Brooks serves as a Coordinator of Street Permits. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,332.
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jeffrey Drabe is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,307 (paid $45/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Dukes holds the role of Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,307 (paid $45/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jason Fahy holds the role of Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,307 (paid $45/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Davarris Harvey serves as a Lamp Maintenance Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,307 (paid $45/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Danzeil Kornegay works as a Lamp Maintenance Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Danzeil earned $94,307 in 2026 (paid $45/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Eddie Smith holds the role of Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,307 (paid $45/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Spencer Stephens works as a Lamp Maintenance Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Spencer earned $94,307 in 2026 (paid $45/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Cory Tyson works as a Lamp Maintenance Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Cory earned $94,307 in 2026 (paid $45/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Corbin Webb is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,307 (paid $45/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Salvador Zaragoza is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,307 (paid $45/hour).
Contracts Coordinator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Lashandria Jones holds the role of Contracts Coordinator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,504.
Director of Administration II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Ebonie Mcduff works as a Director of Administration II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Ebonie earned $93,384 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Lashanda Cokley serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Cynthia Crowder works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $93,072 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Clarissa Hinton works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Clarissa earned $93,072 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Carolina Matthews is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ronda Mooney serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Susan Pawlak is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Linda Sandoval serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Civil Engineer II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Kevin Holman is a Civil Engineer II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,940.
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Felipe Alvarez Jr works as a Sign Hanger for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Felipe earned $90,813 in 2026 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Biondo works as a Sign Hanger for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $90,813 in 2026 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jermaine Clayton works as a Sign Hanger for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jermaine earned $90,813 in 2026 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
George Estrada is a Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,813 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Craig Garrett holds the role of Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,813 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Leonard Hayes is a Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,813 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Ronald Marzette holds the role of Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,813 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Harriet Mason is a Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,813 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Joseph Pagnano is a Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,813 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Miguel Rosado serves as a Sign Hanger. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,813 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Lendale Rouse holds the role of Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,813 (paid $44/hour).