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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Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Tawanna Young is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Ambroise Zabaleta is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Jesus Zamora works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Jason Zenner is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Fabiola Zizumbo works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Fabiola earned $99,403 in 2026 (paid $48/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Jonathan Zunich serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,403 (paid $48/hour).
This Sanitation Laborer record at Department of Streets and Sanitation for Jose Rivera may represent several individuals, totaling $99,403 in 2026.
Payroll for George Johnson (Sanitation Laborer, Department of Streets and Sanitation) may cover more than one person; together they account for $99,403 in 2026.
Refuse Collection Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Kristian Jones is a Refuse Collection Coordinator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,892.
Refuse Collection Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Amanda Jordan serves as a Refuse Collection Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,892.
Auto Pound Supvsr/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Victor Roman holds the role of Auto Pound Supvsr at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,892.
Field Payroll Auditor/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Angel Wright serves as a Field Payroll Auditor. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,892.
Policy Analyst/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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John Campinose works as a Policy Analyst for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. John earned $98,832 in 2026.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Marvin Andrews Jr holds the role of Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,836.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Marquis Beauchamp serves as a Ward Superintendent. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,836.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Anthony Brown holds the role of Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,836.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Juan Montoya works as a Ward Superintendent for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $97,836 in 2026.
Payroll Administrator - Excld/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Jeannine Morales Frazier serves as a Payroll Administrator - Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,836.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Darryl Smith holds the role of Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,836.
Field Sanitation Investigator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Darren Curtis works as a Field Sanitation Investigator for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Darren earned $94,428 in 2026.
Staff Assistant - Excluded/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Janet Gay is a Staff Assistant - Excluded at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,332.
Administrative Services Officer II/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Jessica Viveros works as a Administrative Services Officer II for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $93,504 in 2026.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Daniel Martin holds the role of Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,384.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Michael Payne serves as a Ward Superintendent. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,384.
Director of Administration II/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Latrice Watkins serves as a Director of Administration II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,384.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Jose Gonzalez works as a Property Custodian - Auto Pound for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $93,072 in 2026.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Patrick Hill 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 $93,072.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Abdul Khan works as a Property Custodian - Auto Pound for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Abdul earned $93,072 in 2026.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Bernardino Rodriguez 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 $93,072.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Wayne Ruchalski 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 $93,072.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Tommie Sardin works as a Property Custodian - Auto Pound for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Tommie earned $93,072 in 2026.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Ronnie Spencer is a Property Custodian - Auto Pound at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,072.
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Chiquita Covington works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Chiquita earned $91,229 in 2026 (paid $44/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Christopher Feliciano holds the role of Pool Motor Truck Driver at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,229 (paid $44/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Tequila Harris works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Tequila earned $91,229 in 2026 (paid $44/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Demetrius Vaughn is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $91,229 (paid $44/hour).
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Austin White works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Austin earned $91,229 in 2026 (paid $44/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Jamaal Austin works as a Tree Trimmer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Jamaal earned $90,542 in 2026 (paid $44/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Robert Ayala serves as a Tree Trimmer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,542 (paid $44/hour).
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Absalom Boyd is a Tree Trimmer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,542 (paid $44/hour).