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City of Chicago / Department of Streets and Sanitation

Agency file

Department of Streets and Sanitation

Source file: City of Chicago — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
1,996
Median total
$99,403
Highest record
$227,988

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$48,864$143,352+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$95,441 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$64,605
$89,461
$99,403
$101,358
$112,944

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).

Largest job titles

Sanitation Laborer
689 · $99,403
Motor Truck Driver
340 · $101,358
General Laborer - Dss
164 · $54,662
Tree Trimmer
96 · $100,610

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 33

Delphine Seldon

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Delphine Seldon works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Delphine earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Curtis Shafter

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Curtis Shafter holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Kasandra Shaw

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kasandra Shaw holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Shamari Shorter

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Shamari Shorter is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Debonair Simmons

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Debonair Simmons works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Debonair earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Michael Simmons

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Michael Simmons serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Mark Smelser

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Mark Smelser serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Andrea Smith

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Andrea Smith is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Atanasio Smith

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Atanasio Smith works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Atanasio earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Carmalla Smith

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Carmalla Smith works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Carmalla earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Derrick Smith

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Derrick Smith holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Fabian Solis

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Fabian Solis serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Fred Spiller

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Fred Spiller serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

James Stack

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, James Stack serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Corey Staples

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Corey Staples serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Edward Steed

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Edward Steed is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

James Stephens

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Stephens holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Joanne Stopierzynski

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joanne Stopierzynski works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Joanne earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Derrick Strawder

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Derrick Strawder works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Derrick earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Barbara Strong

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Barbara Strong holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Curtis Strong

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Curtis Strong is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Martin Sullivan

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Martin Sullivan holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Christian Surita

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Christian Surita holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Jerlene Sutton

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Jerlene Sutton serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Renee Swift

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Renee Swift works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Renee earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Susie Tally

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Susie Tally is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Jon Taone

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Jon Taone serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Almondo Taylor

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Almondo Taylor serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Temeco Taylor

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Temeco Taylor holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Teresa Taylor

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Teresa Taylor works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Teresa earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Jacqueline Temples

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jacqueline Temples is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Brian Thomas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brian Thomas holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Ethan Thomas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ethan Thomas holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Isaiah Thomas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Isaiah Thomas serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Javaire Thomas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Javaire Thomas serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Tashara Thomas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tashara Thomas works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Tashara earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).

Nelson Tillman

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nelson Tillman holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Robert Tillman

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Tillman is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Marie Tobar

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Marie Tobar serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Bahshi Traylor

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$99,403
Base pay
$99,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,403
Hourly rate
$48
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Bahshi Traylor is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).