City of Chicago / Department of Streets and Sanitation
Agency file
The Department of Streets and Sanitation operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2026, this agency had 1,996 employees with median total compensation of $99,403; the highest distinct record was $227,988.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,996 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,403) — 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 $112,944 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,605. 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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Commissioner of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Cole Stallard holds the role of Commissioner of Streets and Sanitation at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $227,988.
First Deputy Commissioner - 41/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Luis Zepeda serves as a First Deputy Commissioner - 41. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $217,128.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Tommie Johnson is a Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $211,752.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Michael La Coco Jr serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,284.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Michael Cericola holds the role of Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Deborah De Lopez is a Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Gloria Pittman serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Christopher Sauve works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $192,852 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Kelly Vari serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,852.
Director of Information Systems/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Cesar Salgado serves as a Director of Information Systems. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,160.
Director of Finance/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Patricia Verzoni is a Director of Finance at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Courtney Bryson works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Courtney earned $172,920 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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James Sheehan works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. James earned $172,920 in 2026.
District Supvsr - Graffiti Removal Services/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Alfred Ciccone is a District Supvsr - Graffiti Removal Services at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $172,572.
Supvsr of Lot Cleaning Services/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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John Spittzzeri holds the role of Supvsr of Lot Cleaning Services at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,572.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Lemuel Austin holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Robert Obrien holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Monica Wesley works as a Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Monica earned $164,412 in 2026.
Data Services Administrator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Gregory Deweese is a Data Services Administrator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $162,444.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Anthony Coppolillo works as a Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $157,212 in 2026.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Robert Dyckman is a Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,212.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Francisco Gallardo Jr is a Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,212.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, William Higginbotham serves as a Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,212.
Division Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Tom Kostrzeski is a Division Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $157,212.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Marco Mantilla holds the role of Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,212.
General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Charles Wagner works as a General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $157,212 in 2026.
District Supvsr - Graffiti Removal Services/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Timothy Banks serves as a District Supvsr - Graffiti Removal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,180.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, John Drosos serves as a Ward Superintendent. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,072.
General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Juan Gonzalez holds the role of General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,072.
General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Manuel Gonzalez serves as a General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,072.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Michael Imperatrice works as a Ward Superintendent for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $150,072 in 2026.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Luis Pena serves as a Ward Superintendent. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,072.
Division Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Vicente Sanchez Jr works as a Division Superintendent for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Vicente earned $150,072 in 2026.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Santa Sanchez works as a Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Santa earned $150,072 in 2026.
Division Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Michael Snow serves as a Division Superintendent. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,072.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Conrad Suerth is a Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $150,072.
Division Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Thomas Swan Jr holds the role of Division Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,072.
General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Noel Valenzuela holds the role of General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,072.
Contracts Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Michele Gamble is a Contracts Coordinator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,400.
District Supvsr - Graffiti Removal Services/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Eric Duszynski serves as a District Supvsr - Graffiti Removal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,352.