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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Joseph Ucho holds the role of Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,296.
Chief Building/Construct Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Irma Jasso Rodriguez serves as a Chief Building/Construct Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,924.
Coordinator Special Projects/Bldg/Department of Buildings
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Marko Mihajlovich holds the role of Coordinator Special Projects/Bldg at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,240.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Lisa Ethredge works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $150,180 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, John Kelleher serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,180.
Suprvng Building/Contruct Inspector/Department of Buildings
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David Trejo holds the role of Suprvng Building/Contruct Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,180.
Administrative Services Officer II/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Tammara Lockhart serves as a Administrative Services Officer II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,056.
Project Manager - Buildings/Department of Buildings
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Osekre Hoes holds the role of Project Manager - Buildings at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,460.
Architect IV/Department of Buildings
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Oscar Audiffred is a Architect IV at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Architect IV/Department of Buildings
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Derek Bassett is a Architect IV at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Architect IV/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Carolina Gonzalez serves as a Architect IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Project Manager - Buildings/Department of Buildings
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Syed Hussaini works as a Project Manager - Buildings for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Syed earned $146,160 in 2026.
Architect IV/Department of Buildings
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Donna Kelly Mitchell holds the role of Architect IV at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.
Project Manager - Buildings/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Victor Martinez serves as a Project Manager - Buildings. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Architect IV/Department of Buildings
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Craig Mc Leary is a Architect IV at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Project Manager - Buildings/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Browning Mitchell serves as a Project Manager - Buildings. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Senior Data Base Analyst/Department of Buildings
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Robert Oshana works as a Senior Data Base Analyst for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $146,160 in 2026.
Structural Engineer/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Dixit Patel serves as a Structural Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Project Manager - Buildings/Department of Buildings
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Francisco Rivera is a Project Manager - Buildings at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Project Manager - Buildings/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Anis Siddiqui serves as a Project Manager - Buildings. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Architect IV/Department of Buildings
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Felipe Torres Castro is a Architect IV at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Architect IV/Department of Buildings
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Pamela Walker holds the role of Architect IV at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.
Assistant Chief Plumbing Inspector/Department of Buildings
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David Tolbert is a Assistant Chief Plumbing Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $144,084.
Chief Vent and Mechanical Equipment Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Willie Mc Gee holds the role of Chief Vent and Mechanical Equipment Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,537.
Coordinator Special Projects/Bldg/Department of Buildings
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Richard Howell works as a Coordinator Special Projects/Bldg for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $143,400 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Kevin Brady is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,352.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Kenneth Buehring holds the role of Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,352.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Basil Chukwu is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,352.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Jules Goolsby works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Jules earned $143,352 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Mario Martinez is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,352.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Mark Mulyk works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $143,352 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Hope Powell holds the role of Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,352.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Jesus Vasquez is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,352.
Construction Equipment Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Mark Cherry works as a Construction Equipment Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $143,104 in 2026.
Construction Equipment Inspector/Department of Buildings
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John Jasinski holds the role of Construction Equipment Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,104.
Construction Equipment Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Seth Rouse serves as a Construction Equipment Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,104.
Construction Equipment Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Bryan Stagowski holds the role of Construction Equipment Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,104.
Construction Equipment Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Slawomir Wolanin holds the role of Construction Equipment Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,104.
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.