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 8
Foreman of Machinists/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Eduardo Casarez serves as a Foreman of Machinists. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,931 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Machinists/Chicago Department of Transportation
Zbigniew Czerwinski holds the role of Foreman of Machinists at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,931 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Machinists/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Tim Saffran serves as a Foreman of Machinists. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,931 (paid $64/hour).
Civil Engineer III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Ibrahim Hadzic is a Civil Engineer III at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Lead Accountant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Eboni Hagans is a Lead Accountant at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,848.
Foreman of Plumbers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Paul Weber holds the role of Foreman of Plumbers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Transportation
Robert Enright works as a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $132,142 in 2026 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Peter Hamiti serves as a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Transportation
Aaron Herndon is a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Chicago Department of Transportation
Daniel Strimel is a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,142 (paid $64/hour).
Hoisting Engineer/Chicago Department of Transportation
James Doherty holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,080 (paid $64/hour).
Assistant Director of Finance/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Tekoa Miller serves as a Assistant Director of Finance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,124.
Coordinating Engineer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Taylor Van Nortwick serves as a Coordinating Engineer I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,124.
Coordinating Engineer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Amy Yuen serves as a Coordinating Engineer I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,124.
Contracts Coordinator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Tawanna Bridges works as a Contracts Coordinator for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Tawanna earned $130,668 in 2026.
Coordinator of Warehouse Operations/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Francesco Capillupo is a Coordinator of Warehouse Operations at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,668.
Project Coordinator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Raul Reyes works as a Project Coordinator for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Raul earned $130,668 in 2026.
Field Service Specialist III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Michael Dilella serves as a Field Service Specialist III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,620.
Field Service Specialist III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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David Osborn is a Field Service Specialist III at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,620.
Field Service Specialist III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Ricky Williamson is a Field Service Specialist III at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,620.
Foreman of Architectural Iron Workers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Matthew Doyle holds the role of Foreman of Architectural Iron Workers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,541 (paid $63/hour).
Foreman of Architectural Iron Workers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Sean Walsh holds the role of Foreman of Architectural Iron Workers at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,541 (paid $63/hour).
Program Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Samantha Bingham serves as a Program Manager. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,524.
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Andre Bolin works as a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Andre earned $129,917 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Alyssa Cuba serves as a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Mark Del Rio holds the role of Bridge and Structural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Lazeric Eatman works as a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Lazeric earned $129,917 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Robert Formella holds the role of Bridge and Structural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Ralph Gomez serves as a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Edwin Gonzalez Urbina works as a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Edwin earned $129,917 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kerry Johnson is a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
William Miner is a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
John Newsom is a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Peter O Malley is a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
John Origel works as a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. John earned $129,917 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Gil Prince Iii is a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jesse Raya works as a Bridge and Structural Iron Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jesse earned $129,917 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Samano holds the role of Bridge and Structural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Bridge and Structural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Mario Tornincasa holds the role of Bridge and Structural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,917 (paid $62/hour).
Fiscal Administration Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Sandra Candelaria Cortes holds the role of Fiscal Administration Manager at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,228.