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 30
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Karim Sabur Ii serves as a Sign Hanger. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,813 (paid $44/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Steven Schaffrath 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, Eric Stephens serves as a Sign Hanger. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,813 (paid $44/hour).
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Glenn Purry holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,144.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Latonya Ross is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,144.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Mario Agredano is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,108.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Chiquita Brown holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,108.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Donna Dunigan is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,108.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Joseph Glorioso is a Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,108.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Angela Lawrence is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,108.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Elvis Marchan is a Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,108.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jeneice Mclaurin is a Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,108.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Osvaldo Ornelas works as a Field Service Specialist II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Osvaldo earned $90,108 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Angelica Beltran holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant II at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,112.
Civil Engineer II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Alisha Jais works as a Civil Engineer II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Alisha earned $88,524 in 2026.
Civil Engineer II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jinta John works as a Civil Engineer II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jinta earned $88,524 in 2026.
Civil Engineer II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Thomas Robey holds the role of Civil Engineer II at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Barbette Evans works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Barbette earned $86,112 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Celeste Mcreynolds is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,112.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Andre Smith holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,052.
Engineering Technician IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Darryl Mallett works as a Engineering Technician IV for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Darryl earned $85,200 in 2026.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Dinah Minued holds the role of Staff Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,200.
Freedom of Information Act Officer/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Gary Rubenstein is a Freedom of Information Act Officer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,200.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Tito Vazquez serves as a Field Service Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,176.
Sign Painter Helper/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kimberly Baggett works as a Sign Painter Helper for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $84,822 in 2026 (paid $41/hour).
Sign Painter Helper/Chicago Department of Transportation
Antonio Diana holds the role of Sign Painter Helper at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,822 (paid $41/hour).
Senior Office Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Frankie Woods works as a Senior Office Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Frankie earned $84,804 in 2026.
City Forester/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Allison Preble is a City Forester at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,192.
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Tylus Allen Jr serves as a Lamp Maintenance Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,824 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Juan Alvarez is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,824 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Dodson works as a Lamp Maintenance Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. James earned $83,824 in 2026 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Shaverence Jones is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,824 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Bernardo Maldonado works as a Lamp Maintenance Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Bernardo earned $83,824 in 2026 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Miguel Monarrez is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,824 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Sergio Ochoa works as a Lamp Maintenance Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Sergio earned $83,824 in 2026 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Isidro Ortega serves as a Lamp Maintenance Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,824 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Brian Payne is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,824 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Dylan Quinlan serves as a Lamp Maintenance Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,824 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kameron Rice serves as a Lamp Maintenance Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,824 (paid $40/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Arturo Roman works as a Lamp Maintenance Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Arturo earned $83,824 in 2026 (paid $40/hour).