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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Painter/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Susan Vajko holds the role of Painter at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Ricky White is a Painter at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Jose Cruz holds the role of Painter at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
General Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Raymond Cortez holds the role of General Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,507 (paid $54/hour).
District Supvsr - Graffiti Removal Services/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Ruben James is a District Supvsr - Graffiti Removal Services at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,488.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Brian Flynn 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 $112,440.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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James Fort is a Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,440.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Julio Munoz Ii is a Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,440.
Division Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Shawn Smith serves as a Division Superintendent. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,440.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Antoine Harris 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 $112,440.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Carla Winfield serves as a Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,440.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Edmund George serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,104.