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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Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Raqhel Cunningham is a Property Custodian - Auto Pound at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,436.
Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Darian Crumb is a Sanitation Clerk at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,412.
Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Michelle Johnson works as a Sanitation Clerk for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $71,412 in 2026.
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Aaron Johnson serves as a Tree Trimmer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,429 (paid $34/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
David Mcintyre Ii holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,429 (paid $34/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Michael Strickland Jr serves as a Tree Trimmer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,429 (paid $34/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Harold Williams works as a Tree Trimmer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Harold earned $70,429 in 2026 (paid $34/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Vincenzo Mandile Jr is a Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,429 (paid $34/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
David Jurich holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,429 (paid $34/hour).