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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 34

Eddie Turner

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

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

Johnny Turner

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, Johnny Turner serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Latasha Turner

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

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

Daniel Unold

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

Daniel Unold 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).

Alex Valadez

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

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

Nina Valentine

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, Nina Valentine serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Moises Vazquez

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

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

Michael Villanueva

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

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

Rudy Villareal

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, Rudy Villareal serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Maria Villarreal

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

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

Dexter Wade

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

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

Jeremy Wakefield

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

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

Meko Wardlow

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

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

William Ward

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

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

Bryant Washington

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

Bryant Washington 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).

Heron Watson

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

Heron Watson 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).

Shalena Watson

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

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

Michelle Webb

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

Michelle Webb 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).

Eric Wells

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

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

Paul Westbrooks

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

Paul Westbrooks 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).

Tasha Weston-Hardwick

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

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

Felicia White

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

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

Darrell Wideman

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, Darrell Wideman serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Calvin Williams

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

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

Diamante Williams

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

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

Leroy Williams

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

Leroy Williams 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).

Reginald Williams

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

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

Seth Williams

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

Seth Williams 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).

Sirville Williams

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

Sirville Williams 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).

Guestine Wilson

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

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

Lee Wilson

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, Lee Wilson serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Deandre Wimberly

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, Deandre Wimberly serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Ronald Winford

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

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

Donmarcus Woods

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, Donmarcus Woods serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).

Marcie Woods

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

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

Jonathan Word

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

Jonathan Word 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).

Anthony Wright

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

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

Julius Wright

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

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

Shawn Wright

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

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

Linda Young

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

Linda Young 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).