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 5
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
Joseph Watson is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Samuel Wilson serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Yarus is a Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Brian Adams is a Street Light Repair Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Ramiro Alcantar works as a Street Light Repair Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Ramiro earned $134,326 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Joseph Alcozer holds the role of Traffic Signal Repairman at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Paul Biancalana is a Traffic Signal Repairman at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Martin Blossom serves as a Traffic Signal Repairman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, J Bregman serves as a Traffic Signal Repairman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Zachary Brogaard works as a Street Light Repair Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Zachary earned $134,326 in 2026.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jesus Caballero holds the role of Street Light Repair Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Edward Carrillo works as a Street Light Repair Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $134,326 in 2026.
Load Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Phil Cassata holds the role of Load Dispatcher at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Matthew Coen holds the role of Traffic Signal Repairman at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Anthony Coleman serves as a Street Light Repair Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Clyde Collins works as a Street Light Repair Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Clyde earned $134,326 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Anwar Covington works as a Traffic Signal Repairman for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Anwar earned $134,326 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, John De Laurentis serves as a Traffic Signal Repairman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Tomi Dew is a Traffic Signal Repairman at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Denis Dobbyn holds the role of Traffic Signal Repairman at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Denis Dobbyn works as a Street Light Repair Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Denis earned $134,326 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Oscar Duran is a Traffic Signal Repairman at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jevon Evans is a Traffic Signal Repairman at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Richard Figueroa is a Street Light Repair Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jerome Forbes holds the role of Traffic Signal Repairman at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Load Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Ruben Franco is a Load Dispatcher at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326.
Load Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Paul Gomez holds the role of Load Dispatcher at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jesus Guzman holds the role of Street Light Repair Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Load Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Steven Helding works as a Load Dispatcher for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $134,326 in 2026.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Andrew Heneghan works as a Street Light Repair Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $134,326 in 2026.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Douglas Hess holds the role of Street Light Repair Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Wesley Hurd holds the role of Street Light Repair Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Reginald Ingram is a Street Light Repair Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326.
Load Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Anthony Johnson is a Load Dispatcher at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Duane King holds the role of Street Light Repair Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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John Krawiec works as a Street Light Repair Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. John earned $134,326 in 2026.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Roger Lee is a Street Light Repair Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Demetrius Lewis holds the role of Traffic Signal Repairman at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Dwain Lewis serves as a Street Light Repair Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Eric Lucas holds the role of Street Light Repair Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326.