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 9
Traffic Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Kelvin Abraham works as a Traffic Engineer IV for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Kelvin earned $128,316 in 2026.
Electrical Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Anthony Vieu serves as a Electrical Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,316.
Foreman of Painters/Chicago Department of Transportation
Glenn Dedina is a Foreman of Painters at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,067 (paid $61/hour).
Traffic Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Jakob Boxberger serves as a Traffic Engineer V. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,756.
Coordinating Planner II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, John O Neal serves as a Coordinating Planner II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,756.
Coordinating Engineer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Bradley Topol holds the role of Coordinating Engineer I at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,756.
Plumber/Chicago Department of Transportation
Antonio Martinez is a Plumber at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Chicago Department of Transportation
Alfonso Rodriguez works as a Plumber for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Alfonso earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Joseph Stern serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Chicago Department of Transportation
James West Jr is a Plumber at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Transportation
Carlos Aguilera is a Machinist at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jack Buchanan works as a Machinist for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jack earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Daniel Clarke serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Transportation
Perry Lynn works as a Machinist for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Perry earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Wilfredo Velazquez serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Mike Carroll is a Steamfitter at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Thomas Rosellini works as a Steamfitter for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Field Service Specialist III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Grosskopf holds the role of Field Service Specialist III at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,740.
Field Service Specialist III/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Leonard Laino works as a Field Service Specialist III for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Leonard earned $124,740 in 2026.
Director of Administration II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Dionne Burford is a Director of Administration II at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,584.
Coordinator of Street Permits/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Michael Imparato serves as a Coordinator of Street Permits. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,584.
Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Benjamin Reynoso is a Projects Administrator at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,584.
Fiscal Administration Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Joshua Lang is a Fiscal Administration Manager at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,348.
Architectural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Marlon Jenkins holds the role of Architectural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,261 (paid $59/hour).
Architectural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Joseph Neudenbach works as a Architectural Iron Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $123,261 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Architectural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Brian Newman is a Architectural Iron Worker at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,261 (paid $59/hour).
Architectural Iron Worker/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kamali Trammell works as a Architectural Iron Worker for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Kamali earned $123,261 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Foreman of Carpenters/Chicago Department of Transportation
Antonio Favela holds the role of Foreman of Carpenters at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,157 (paid $59/hour).
Foreman of Carpenters/Chicago Department of Transportation
Gary Henley is a Foreman of Carpenters at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,157 (paid $59/hour).
Foreman of Carpenters/Chicago Department of Transportation
Helen Iwanicki is a Foreman of Carpenters at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,157 (paid $59/hour).
Foreman of Carpenters/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Daniel Lynn serves as a Foreman of Carpenters. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,157 (paid $59/hour).
Foreman of Carpenters/Chicago Department of Transportation
Oscar Vazquez holds the role of Foreman of Carpenters at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,157 (paid $59/hour).
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Michael Baldridge works as a Staff Assistant for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $122,976 in 2026.
Administrative Services Officer I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Deidre Green works as a Administrative Services Officer I for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Deidre earned $122,976 in 2026.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kate Mc Aleer serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,976.
Accountant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Khanh Tran holds the role of Accountant at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,976.
Director of Public Information/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Romina Castillo Guerrero is a Director of Public Information at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,940.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Alfredo Astorga Iii works as a Civil Engineer IV for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Alfredo earned $122,928 in 2026.
Civil Engineer V/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Stephen Ingram works as a Civil Engineer V for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $122,928 in 2026.
Civil Engineer IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Robert Loftus is a Civil Engineer IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,928.