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 10
City Planner IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Alaina Bridges serves as a City Planner IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,700.
Senior City Forester/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Jeffrey Brink holds the role of Senior City Forester at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,700.
Foreman of Sheet Metal Workers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Earl Mason works as a Foreman of Sheet Metal Workers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Earl earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Foreman of Bricklayers/Chicago Department of Transportation
Anthony Armenta works as a Foreman of Bricklayers for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $121,410 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Coordinating Planner/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Lindsey Frey works as a Coordinating Planner for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Lindsey earned $121,320 in 2026.
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jason Brandt is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Michael Burns Iii is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Derryl Coleman holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Albert Fraction is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Ruben Gaona is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Ricardo Hopkins is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Dennis Hughes works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Dennis earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Pawel Jastrzebiec-Witowski works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Pawel earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Marques Johnson serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Thomas Linane holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Vanessa Mcgee holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Vail Merritte serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Miguel Rivera works as a Electrical Mechanic for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Miguel earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Kyle Roth serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Austin Southerland is a Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Martin Willis serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Michael Wilocki serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
Kevin Wilson holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Vaughn Woods serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Director of Administration I/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Karen Canada - Weathersby is a Director of Administration I at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,100.
Staff Assistant/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Chenika Collins serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,100.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Marlon Kirk serves as a Field Service Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,052.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Christopher Kopiec serves as a Field Service Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,052.
Traffic Maintenance Supvsr/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Victor Morales holds the role of Traffic Maintenance Supvsr at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,052.
Field Service Specialist II/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Richard Rogulich Jr serves as a Field Service Specialist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,052.
Coordinator of Street Permits/Chicago Department of Transportation
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At Chicago Department of Transportation, Antonio Durns serves as a Coordinator of Street Permits. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,956.
Projects Administrator/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Louisa Miller holds the role of Projects Administrator at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,956.
Program Manager/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Amanda Woodall holds the role of Program Manager at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,956.
City Planner IV/Chicago Department of Transportation
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Charles Roesner is a City Planner IV at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $118,836.
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Boseda Akerele holds the role of Carpenter at Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Transportation
At Chicago Department of Transportation, Gloria Betts serves as a Carpenter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Craig Fleischman is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jeryl Hemphill works as a Carpenter for Chicago Department of Transportation. Their status is full-time. Jeryl earned $117,957 in 2026 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jeremy Trentz is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).
Carpenter/Chicago Department of Transportation
Jesus Uribe is a Carpenter at Chicago Department of Transportation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,957 (paid $57/hour).