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
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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.