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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Director of Public Affairs/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Ryan Gage serves as a Director of Public Affairs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,372.
Staff Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Laurie Jackson serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,976.
Senior City Forester/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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John Lough works as a Senior City Forester for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. John earned $122,700 in 2026.
Senior City Forester/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Peter Czubak holds the role of Senior City Forester at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,700.