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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 9

Jeremy Wakefield

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

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

Bryant Washington

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

Bryant Washington 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).

Heron 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

Heron Watson 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).

Michelle Webb

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

Michelle Webb 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).

Paul Westbrooks

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

Paul Westbrooks 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).

Tasha Weston-Hardwick

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

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

Darrell Wideman

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, Darrell Wideman serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Reginald Williams

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

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

Seth Williams

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

Seth Williams 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).

Sirville Williams

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

Sirville Williams 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).

Guestine Wilson

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

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

Lee Wilson

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, Lee Wilson serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Marcie Woods

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

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

Donmarcus Woods

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, Donmarcus Woods serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Jonathan Word

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

Jonathan Word 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).

Anthony Wright

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

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

Julius Wright

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

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

Linda Young

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

Linda Young 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).

Tawanna Young

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

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

Charlie Johnson Iii

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

Charlie Johnson Iii 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).

Raymond Novickas

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

Raymond Novickas 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).

Andrew Madro

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, Andrew Madro serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

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).