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 33
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Melvin Tucker is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,572.
Engineering Technician III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Benito Herrera works as a Engineering Technician III for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Benito earned $64,488 in 2026.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Therese Omonombe works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Therese earned $64,488 in 2026.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Julio Gonzalez Sr holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,440.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Kevin Holmes holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,440.
Machinist - Apprentice/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Matthew Sostarics serves as a Machinist - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,816 (paid $30/hour).
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Shakira May works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Shakira earned $61,548 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Tevin Morris holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,548.
District Clerk - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Brianna Brandon is a District Clerk - Asphalt at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,524.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Nicholas Karabatsos is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,524.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Lee Mcnulty serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,524.
District Clerk - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jennifer Tominello-Yarus holds the role of District Clerk - Asphalt at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,524.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Barbara Foster Conley works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Barbara earned $58,764 in 2026.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Valencia Little holds the role of Accounting Technician at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jesus Lopez works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $58,764 in 2026.
Accounting Technician/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Nathaniel Robinson works as a Accounting Technician for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Nathaniel earned $58,764 in 2026.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Ricardo Guzman holds the role of Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,728.
Bridge Operator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Evon Williams is a Bridge Operator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,728.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Eva Gonzalez holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Kala Jones holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Tameka Short is a Administrative Assistant at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,124.
Administrative Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Rosemarie Reyes serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,532.
District Clerk - Asphalt/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Akilah Shakir works as a District Clerk - Asphalt for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Akilah earned $53,520 in 2026.