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 6
Director of Public Affairs/Department of Buildings
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Nefsa'Hyatt Brown works as a Director of Public Affairs for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Nefsa'Hyatt earned $117,672 in 2026.
Staff Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Eileen Kramer holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,628.
Project Manager - Buildings/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Russell Bolton serves as a Project Manager - Buildings. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,536.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Sandra Hernandez serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,104.
Staff Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Stephanie Boykin is a Staff Assistant at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,576.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Silvia Martinez works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Silvia earned $108,576 in 2026.
Policy Analyst/Department of Buildings
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Kevin Ayakhan works as a Policy Analyst for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $108,432 in 2026.
Project Manager - Buildings/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Antonio Abreu serves as a Project Manager - Buildings. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,628.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Abel Arroyo serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,460.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Don Hudson works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Don earned $107,460 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Greg Kuczer serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,460.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Edwardo Navarro is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,460.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Natalie Zepeda works as a Building/Construction Inspector for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Natalie earned $107,460 in 2026.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Guillermo Chavez is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $102,540.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Maciej Dominski serves as a Building/Construction Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,540.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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James Oconnor holds the role of Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,540.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Jesus Alonso Marino is a Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,932.
Building/Construction Inspector/Department of Buildings
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Elmer Reynoso holds the role of Building/Construction Inspector at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,932.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Michelle Evans serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,332.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Sandra Allen serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Ronald Boykin holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Genoveva Castrejon holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Ann Krettek serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Doris Logan works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Doris earned $93,072 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Rodney Porche serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Gracie Sloan serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Gloria Steele holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Audrey Taylor holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Sheila Walker serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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At Department of Buildings, Angie Williams serves as a Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,072.
Policy Analyst/Department of Buildings
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Claudette Hillock works as a Policy Analyst for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Claudette earned $83,052 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Department of Buildings
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John O'Hara works as a Executive Administrative Assistant II for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. John earned $83,052 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Raphael Davenport works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Raphael earned $78,432 in 2026.
Staff Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Maria Daniels is a Staff Assistant at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,640.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Monique Montgomery works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Department of Buildings. Their status is full-time. Monique earned $77,640 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Buildings
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Cheryl Short-Gipson is a Administrative Assistant at Department of Buildings. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,256.
Student Intern/Department of Buildings
Alison Carranza works as a Student Intern for Department of Buildings. Their status is part-time, 0.5 FTE. Alison earned $17,264 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).