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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Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Juan Ayala Jr works as a Ward Superintendent for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $136,692 in 2026.
Division Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Albert Cacciottolo serves as a Division Superintendent. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Diana Chakchay holds the role of Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Owen Cope serves as a Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Manuel Heredia serves as a Ward Superintendent. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,692.
Assistant to the Commissioner/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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James Kelley is a Assistant to the Commissioner at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $136,692.
Division Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Raul Roldan holds the role of Division Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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David Vargas holds the role of Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,692.