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 6
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Bryan Maguire 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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Gerardo Mandujano 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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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Luka Marijan serves as a Street Light Repair Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Kevin Mc Cluskey 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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Marko Medic 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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Edwin Morales Jr 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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Ryan Morrin works as a Traffic Signal Repairman for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $134,326 in 2026.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Huda Morris 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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Lucius Napier 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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William Oldham works as a Street Light Repair Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. William earned $134,326 in 2026.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Mark O Shea 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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Armando Perez works as a Street Light Repair Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Armando earned $134,326 in 2026.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Edwin Perez serves as a Street Light Repair Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326.
Load Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Carl Pitchford serves as a Load Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326.
Traffic Signal Repairman/Chicago Department of Transportation
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David Ramirez works as a Traffic Signal Repairman for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. David earned $134,326 in 2026.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jose Ramirez 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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Damien Reed 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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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Robert Reyes Jr 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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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Carl Richter serves as a Street Light Repair Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326.
Load Dispatcher/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Brian Ripoli 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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Andrew Robles 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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Enrique Roche 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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Leilamag Rodriguez Diaz is a Load Dispatcher 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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Albaro Romero works as a Traffic Signal Repairman for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Albaro earned $134,326 in 2026.
Street Light Repair Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Felix Rosario 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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Scott Rushton 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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Ricardo Santana 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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Daniel Seropian 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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Richard Vera 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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At Chicago Department of Transportation, David Williams serves as a Street Light Repair Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326.
Lineman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Elbert Adams is a Lineman at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326 (paid $65/hour).
Lineman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Erik Aguayo works as a Lineman for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Erik earned $134,326 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).
Lineman/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Hugo Aguirre serves as a Lineman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326 (paid $65/hour).
Lineman/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Clayton Armstrong Jr serves as a Lineman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326 (paid $65/hour).
Lineman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Francisco Baez works as a Lineman for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Francisco earned $134,326 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).
Lineman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Ireneusz Barbachen is a Lineman at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,326 (paid $65/hour).
Lineman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Adan Castro holds the role of Lineman at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326 (paid $65/hour).
Lineman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Delauren Cook holds the role of Lineman at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,326 (paid $65/hour).
Lineman/Chicago Department of Transportation
Gustavo Cornejo works as a Lineman for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Gustavo earned $134,326 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).
Lineman/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Lorena Corona serves as a Lineman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,326 (paid $65/hour).