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City of Chicago / Department of Streets and Sanitation

Agency file

Department of Streets and Sanitation

Source file: City of Chicago — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$190.5M
Employees
1,996
Median total
$99,403
Highest record
$227,988

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$95,441 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$64,605
$89,461
$99,403
$101,358
$112,944

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).

Largest job titles

Sanitation Laborer
689 · $99,403
Motor Truck Driver
340 · $101,358
General Laborer - Dss
164 · $54,662
Tree Trimmer
96 · $100,610

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

Employees

Page 8

Elsie Roman

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Elsie Roman serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Esperanza Rosas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Esperanza Rosas works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Esperanza earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Eric Ross

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Eric Ross holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Charles Roy

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Charles Roy works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Terrance Salone

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Terrance Salone works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Terrance earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Sheree Scales

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Sheree Scales holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Delphine Seldon

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Delphine Seldon works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Delphine earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Shamari Shorter

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Shamari Shorter is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Debonair Simmons

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Debonair Simmons works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Debonair earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Michael Simmons

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Michael Simmons serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Mark Smelser

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Mark Smelser serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Andrea Smith

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Andrea Smith is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Atanasio Smith

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Atanasio Smith works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Atanasio earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Carmalla Smith

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Carmalla Smith works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Carmalla earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Derrick Smith

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Derrick Smith holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

James Stack

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, James Stack serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Joanne Stopierzynski

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joanne Stopierzynski works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Joanne earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Derrick Strawder

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Derrick Strawder works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Derrick earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Barbara Strong

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Barbara Strong holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Martin Sullivan

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Martin Sullivan holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Jerlene Sutton

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Jerlene Sutton serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Renee Swift

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Renee Swift works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Renee earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Susie Tally

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Susie Tally is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Almondo Taylor

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Almondo Taylor serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Teresa Taylor

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Teresa Taylor works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Teresa earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Brian Thomas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brian Thomas holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Ethan Thomas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ethan Thomas holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Robert Tillman

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Tillman is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Bahshi Traylor

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Bahshi Traylor is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Eddie Turner

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Eddie Turner is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Latasha Turner

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Latasha Turner is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Daniel Unold

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Daniel Unold holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Alex Valadez

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Alex Valadez works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Alex earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Michael Villanueva

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Villanueva works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Rudy Villareal

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Rudy Villareal serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Maria Villarreal

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Maria Villarreal works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Maria earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Meko Wardlow

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Meko Wardlow is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

William Ward

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

William Ward works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. William earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Shalena Watson

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Shalena Watson is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Eric Wells

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Eric Wells is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).