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 32
Engineering Technician V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Hamza Mishael 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.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Antoine Patrick is a Accounting Technician at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,916.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Brandon Doby serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,868.
Asphalt Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Daniel Buenaventura holds the role of Asphalt Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jose Fernandez serves as a Concrete Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Brianna Gary is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Morrissey works as a Concrete Laborer for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. James earned $74,838 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Novak Jr is a Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Daniel Rico-Mancilla holds the role of Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Concrete Laborer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Smith holds the role of Concrete Laborer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Christie Bertucci-Vega serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,172.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Madgie Dillon is a Administrative Services Officer I at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,172.
Contracts Review Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Nivien Kamel works as a Contracts Review Specialist II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Nivien earned $74,172 in 2026.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Deborah Thompson serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,172.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Gabriel Alvarado works as a Field Service Specialist II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Gabriel earned $74,136 in 2026.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Matthew Annes is a Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,136.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Lawrence Bates holds the role of Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,136.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Calvin Cage serves as a Safety Specialist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,136.
Safety Specialist/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Chad Corradino is a Safety Specialist at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,136.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Anthony Ruiz holds the role of Field Service Specialist II at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,136.
Staff Assistant - Excluded/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jeoneva Paul-Emile holds the role of Staff Assistant - Excluded at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,728.
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jose Gonzalez serves as a Lamp Maintenance Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,341 (paid $35/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Daniel Rodriguez serves as a Lamp Maintenance Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,341 (paid $35/hour).
Lamp Maintenance Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Felix Soto Limon is a Lamp Maintenance Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,341 (paid $35/hour).
Accountant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Roaa Alsufy serves as a Accountant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,752.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Lisa Barnett serves as a Accounting Technician. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,752.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Taquita Brown serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,752.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Marketta Wright is a Administrative Services Officer I at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,752.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Andrzei Biziak works as a Bridge Operator for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Andrzei earned $70,740 in 2026.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jesse Caver is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,740.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jaylin Mui works as a Field Service Specialist II for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jaylin earned $70,740 in 2026.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, John Vossoughi serves as a Field Service Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,740.
Accountant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Soheb Zangariya serves as a Accountant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,616.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Valeria Aguayo works as a Administrative Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Valeria earned $67,608 in 2026.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Imani Wrice serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,608.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Breana Cooke is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,572.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Brandy Harper serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,572.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Wayne Lozano holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,572.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Latoya Sims works as a Bridge Operator for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Latoya earned $67,572 in 2026.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Kim Swarn holds the role of Administrative Services Officer I at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,572.