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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City Forester/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Sarah Helding works as a City Forester for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $84,192 in 2026.
City Forester/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Jared Shaffer serves as a City Forester. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,192.
Senior Office Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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John Matela works as a Senior Office Assistant for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. John earned $82,140 in 2026.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Tamika Dodson holds the role of Property Custodian - Auto Pound at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,140.
Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Diane Fitzpatrick works as a Sanitation Clerk for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Diane earned $82,080 in 2026.
Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Michael Walls works as a Sanitation Clerk for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $82,080 in 2026.
Project Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Elizabeth Daleiden-Brugman is a Project Coordinator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.
Refuse Collection Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Janell Neal-Williams is a Refuse Collection Coordinator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,276.
Field Sanitation Investigator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Christopher Poe works as a Field Sanitation Investigator for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $81,276 in 2026.
Field Sanitation Investigator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Ahmed Young holds the role of Field Sanitation Investigator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,276.
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
James Curtin is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,078 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Anthony Crayton is a Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Luis Estrada-Meza works as a Tree Trimmer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Luis earned $80,496 in 2026 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Darrin Freeman is a Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Daniel Garcia Gutierrez holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Natasha Johnson serves as a Tree Trimmer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Emilio Reyes serves as a Tree Trimmer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Adrian Garcia Gutierrez holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Carlos Gil serves as a Tree Trimmer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Rhyaan Haynes holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Luis Ochoa serves as a Tree Trimmer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Christopher Southall holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Eric York serves as a Tree Trimmer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,496 (paid $39/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Martin Willis holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,496 (paid $39/hour).