City of Chicago / Department of Environment
Agency file
The Department of Environment protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 55 employees with median total compensation of $111,000; the highest distinct record was $190,428.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 55 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($111,000) — 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 $146,160 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $81,324. 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 1
Chief Sustainability Officer/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Angela Tovar serves as a Chief Sustainability Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $190,428.
Deputy Commissioner- 22/Department of Environment
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Kimberly Worthington is a Deputy Commissioner- 22 at Department of Environment. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $181,356.
First Deputy Commissioner/Department of Environment
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Jared Policicchio is a First Deputy Commissioner at Department of Environment. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $168,924.
Director of Envir Health & Safety Compliance/Department of Environment
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David Graham is a Director of Envir Health & Safety Compliance at Department of Environment. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,964.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Belinda Wordlaw serves as a Assistant Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,808.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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Emmanuel Adesanya holds the role of Environmental Engineer III at Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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Kevin Laberge holds the role of Environmental Engineer III at Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,160.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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Eamon Reilly is a Environmental Engineer III at Department of Environment. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,160.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Sarah Rubin serves as a Environmental Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,160.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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Sean Keane holds the role of Environmental Engineer III at Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,564.
Assistant Commissioner/Department of Environment
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Parashuram Ramasamy works as a Assistant Commissioner for Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. Parashuram earned $137,532 in 2026.
Senior Environmental Inspector/Department of Environment
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George Hairston Jr works as a Senior Environmental Inspector for Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. George earned $134,916 in 2026.
Senior Environmental Inspector/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Tiffany Williams serves as a Senior Environmental Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,916.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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Kenneth Scott works as a Environmental Engineer III for Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $134,184 in 2026.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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Jessica Min holds the role of Environmental Engineer III at Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,316.
Senior Environmental Inspector/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Mohammed Abubaker serves as a Senior Environmental Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,848.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Ahmad Nur serves as a Environmental Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,928.
Environmental Engineer I/Department of Environment
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Kendra Graham is a Environmental Engineer I at Department of Environment. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,700.
Environmental Investigator/Department of Environment
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Cynthia Gardner is a Environmental Investigator at Department of Environment. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,100.
Senior Environmental Inspector/Department of Environment
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Frederick Roseman holds the role of Senior Environmental Inspector at Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,100.
Director of Public Affairs/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Kathleen O'Shea serves as a Director of Public Affairs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,672.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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Abraham Bradshaw works as a Environmental Engineer III for Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. Abraham earned $112,536 in 2026.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Michelle Budniak serves as a Environmental Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,536.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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Jovon Hardy holds the role of Environmental Engineer III at Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,536.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Brian Klafta serves as a Environmental Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,536.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Lee Polly Jr. serves as a Environmental Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,536.
Grants Research Specialist/Department of Environment
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Tasha Smith holds the role of Grants Research Specialist at Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,536.
Supervising Environmental Engineer/Department of Environment
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Michael Enos works as a Supervising Environmental Engineer for Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $111,000 in 2026.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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Peter Nielsen works as a Environmental Engineer III for Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $107,628 in 2026.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environment
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Wesley Pesantez is a Environmental Engineer III at Department of Environment. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Environmental Engineer I/Department of Environment
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John Singler holds the role of Environmental Engineer I at Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,628.
Program Director/Department of Environment
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Gabriela Wagener-Sobrero is a Program Director at Department of Environment. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,340.
Environmental Engineer II/Department of Environment
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Tracy Ricker holds the role of Environmental Engineer II at Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,516.
Project Manager/Department of Environment
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Joseph Arcus works as a Project Manager for Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $102,444 in 2026.
Project Manager/Department of Environment
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Jared Patton works as a Project Manager for Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. Jared earned $102,444 in 2026.
Project Manager/Department of Environment
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Sophia Vela holds the role of Project Manager at Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,444.
Project Manager/Department of Environment
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Tannis Williamson works as a Project Manager for Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. Tannis earned $102,444 in 2026.
Senior Environmental Inspector/Department of Environment
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Justin Barnes works as a Senior Environmental Inspector for Department of Environment. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $98,928 in 2026.
Senior Environmental Inspector/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Felipe Garcia serves as a Senior Environmental Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,928.
Senior Environmental Inspector/Department of Environment
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At Department of Environment, Francisco Flores Silva serves as a Senior Environmental Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,504.