City of Chicago / Department of Buildings
Agency file
The Department of Buildings is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 237 employees with median total compensation of $133,432; the highest distinct record was $204,420.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 237 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($133,432) — 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 $158,508 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $107,460. 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
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Structural Engineer/Department of Buildings
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Man Leung holds the role of Structural Engineer at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,564.
Assistant Chief Engineer of Sewers/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Patrick Maloney serves as a Assistant Chief Engineer of Sewers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,496.
Chief Boiler Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Thomas Maher holds the role of Chief Boiler Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,526.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Buildings
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David Anderson is a Assistant Commissioner at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,532.
Iron Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Gerald Griffin works as a Iron Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Gerald earned $137,197 in 2026.
Iron Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Eamon Griffin works as a Iron Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Eamon earned $137,197 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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David Amick holds the role of Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,872.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Keith Bialoruski serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,872.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Alesia Cherry serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,872.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Tibaldo Alvarez holds the role of Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,872.
Suprvng Building/Contruct Inspector/Department of Buildings
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David Nayman is a Suprvng Building/Contruct Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,872.
Supvsr of Electrical Inspectors/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Oscar Cumpian serves as a Supvsr of Electrical Inspectors. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,708.
Supvsr of Electrical Inspectors/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Stephen Gipson serves as a Supvsr of Electrical Inspectors. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,708.
Supvsr of Personnel Administration/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Shirley Seymore serves as a Supvsr of Personnel Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.