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 31
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Timothy Shields 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
Stephen Stachon works as a Lamp Maintenance Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $83,824 in 2026 (paid $40/hour).
Coordinator of Street Permits/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Victor Velez Jr works as a Coordinator of Street Permits for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Victor earned $83,052 in 2026.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Gricelda Ramos works as a Bridge Operator for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Gricelda earned $82,080 in 2026.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Frank Rodriguez holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,080.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Marcela Tamez works as a Bridge Operator for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Marcela earned $82,080 in 2026.
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Omar Ayala holds the role of Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,723 (paid $39/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Frederick Kappel works as a Sign Hanger for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Frederick earned $81,723 in 2026 (paid $39/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kerwin Spratt serves as a Sign Hanger. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,723 (paid $39/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Rudy Tarde works as a Sign Hanger for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Rudy earned $81,723 in 2026 (paid $39/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Maurice Ware Iii holds the role of Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,723 (paid $39/hour).
Engineering Technician IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Heidi Petersen serves as a Engineering Technician IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,324.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Mariaelena Gasca is a Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Anthony Meccia is a Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Edwin Rodriguez works as a Field Service Specialist II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Edwin earned $81,276 in 2026.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jamaal Trice works as a Field Service Specialist II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jamaal earned $81,276 in 2026.
Coordinator of Street Permits/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Marshawn King is a Coordinator of Street Permits at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,124.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Israel Camarena works as a Bridge Operator for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Israel earned $78,432 in 2026.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Annie Debruce works as a Bridge Operator for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Annie earned $78,432 in 2026.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Victor Gomez is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,432.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Keven Jenkins is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,432.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Shavon Johnson holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,432.
District Clerk - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Patricia Kenner is a District Clerk - Asphalt at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,432.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Gregory Robinson works as a Bridge Operator for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $78,432 in 2026.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Shimeka Rogers works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Shimeka earned $78,432 in 2026.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Anthony Smith holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,432.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Roy Wembley is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,432.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Torrence Williams holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,432.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Julie Mcclelland works as a Staff Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Julie earned $77,640 in 2026.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Nicolas Perez is a Project Coordinator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,640.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Felicia Tyler is a Staff Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,640.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Samuel Alexander Iii is a Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,628.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Martin Logisz is a Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,628.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Manuel Moreno serves as a Field Service Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,628.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Lorenzo Strickland is a Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,628.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Joseph Tanzillo serves as a Field Service Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,628.
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Timothy Goah is a Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,189 (paid $37/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
Juvenal Hernandez is a Sign Hanger at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,189 (paid $37/hour).
Sign Hanger/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Chris Russell Jr serves as a Sign Hanger. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,189 (paid $37/hour).
Engineering Technician V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Isaiah Miller holds the role of Engineering Technician V at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,336.