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 5
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Michael Fitzgerald is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,740.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Telly Jefferson serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,740.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Eric Rogulich is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,740.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Vincent Scalise serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,740.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Leonard Taormina works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Leonard earned $124,740 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Michael Tardy is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,740.
Projects Administrator/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Frederick Geiger serves as a Projects Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,584.
Projects Administrator/Department of Buildings
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Aprella Johnson holds the role of Projects Administrator at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,584.
Manager of Customer Services/Department of Buildings
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Matthew Lynch holds the role of Manager of Customer Services at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,584.
Projects Administrator/Department of Buildings
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Sophie Martinez-Vujovic is a Projects Administrator at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,584.
Administrative Services Officer I/Department of Buildings
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Cynthia Gonzalez works as a Administrative Services Officer I for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $122,976 in 2026.
Staff Assistant/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Rene Hernandez serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,976.
Staff Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Melinda Rivera is a Staff Assistant at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,976.
Staff Assistant/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Nancy Shortino serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,976.
Staff Assistant/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Allison Sullivan serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,976.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Juan Chavez is a Ventilation and Furnace Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Brian Harris serves as a Ventilation and Furnace Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Laurentio Howard is a Ventilation and Furnace Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Daniel Kalat is a Ventilation and Furnace Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Donald Kerksick is a Ventilation and Furnace Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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James Kopka works as a Ventilation and Furnace Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. James earned $122,616 in 2026.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Christian Maderer holds the role of Ventilation and Furnace Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Robert Mccarthy works as a Ventilation and Furnace Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $122,616 in 2026.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Edward O'Brien holds the role of Ventilation and Furnace Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Mercedes Salinas works as a Ventilation and Furnace Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Mercedes earned $122,616 in 2026.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Thomas Santore holds the role of Ventilation and Furnace Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Carl Scieszka works as a Ventilation and Furnace Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Carl earned $122,616 in 2026.
Ventilation and Furnace Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Kevin Walsh works as a Ventilation and Furnace Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $122,616 in 2026.
Mason Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Charles Porter works as a Mason Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $121,410 in 2026.
Project Coordinator/Department of Buildings
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Kathleen Mc Cormick works as a Project Coordinator for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Kathleen earned $119,100 in 2026.
Staff Assistant/Department of Buildings
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John Ortega holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,100.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Eduardo Alonso serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,052.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Robert Conckus is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,052.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Michael Dickman is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,052.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Mario Ficco holds the role of Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,052.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Antonio Frustaci works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $119,052 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Patrick Gallagher works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $119,052 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Derrick Jones works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Derrick earned $119,052 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Stacey Morro serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,052.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Marc Peterson serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,052.