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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 39

Crystal Smith

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Crystal Smith works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Crystal earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).

Efrain Soria

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Efrain Soria is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Keith Sudduth

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Keith Sudduth serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Calvin Suggs

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Calvin Suggs is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Danisha Suggs

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Danisha Suggs works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Danisha earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).

Angela Taylor

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Angela Taylor is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Damarius Taylor

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Damarius Taylor holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Joy Thomas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joy Thomas is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Marcquis Thomas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marcquis Thomas works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Marcquis earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).

Tessa Thomas

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tessa Thomas is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Lasheka Tolbert

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Lasheka Tolbert serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

John Topps

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, John Topps serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Jessie Torres

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jessie Torres works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Jessie earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).

Timothy Tuccio

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Timothy Tuccio serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Maurice Tucker

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Maurice Tucker is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Wilfredo Velez

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Wilfredo Velez works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Wilfredo earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).

Tatiana Walker

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tatiana Walker works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Tatiana earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).

Lanizah Weary

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lanizah Weary holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Davion Wells

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Davion Wells holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

David West

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, David West serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Marvin White

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marvin White works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Marvin earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).

Jasilyn Williams

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jasilyn Williams works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Jasilyn earned $89,461 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).

Michael Williams

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Williams holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Thatric Woodson Jr

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thatric Woodson Jr is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Richard Wright

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Richard Wright holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Jonathan Zaragoza

Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,461
Base pay
$89,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,461
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jonathan Zaragoza is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,461 (paid $43/hour).

Ana Villalpando

Auto Pound Supvsr/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$89,232
Base pay
$89,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$89,232

Ana Villalpando is a Auto Pound Supvsr at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,232.

Rhonda Anderson

Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$86,112
Base pay
$86,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,112
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,112

Rhonda Anderson holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,112.

Tracy Kulanda

Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$86,112
Base pay
$86,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,112
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,112

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Tracy Kulanda serves as a Property Custodian - Auto Pound. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,112.

Tracy Guzman-Barron

Field Payroll Auditor/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$86,052
Base pay
$86,052
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$86,052

Tracy Guzman-Barron works as a Field Payroll Auditor for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Tracy earned $86,052 in 2026.

Donna Bennett

Administrative Assistant III - Excluded/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$85,980
Base pay
$85,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,980
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$85,980

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Donna Bennett serves as a Administrative Assistant III - Excluded. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,980.

Russell Marzullo

Auto Pound Supvsr/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$85,176
Base pay
$85,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,176
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$85,176

Russell Marzullo holds the role of Auto Pound Supvsr at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,176.

Sarah Helding

City Forester/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$84,192
Base pay
$84,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,192
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$84,192

Sarah Helding works as a City Forester for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $84,192 in 2026.

Jared Shaffer

City Forester/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$84,192
Base pay
$84,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,192
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$84,192

At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Jared Shaffer serves as a City Forester. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,192.

Tamika Dodson

Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$82,140
Base pay
$82,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,140
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$82,140

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.

John Matela

Senior Office Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$82,140
Base pay
$82,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,140
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$82,140

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.

Diane Fitzpatrick

Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$82,080
Base pay
$82,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,080
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$82,080

Diane Fitzpatrick works as a Sanitation Clerk for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Diane earned $82,080 in 2026.

Michael Walls

Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$82,080
Base pay
$82,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,080
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$82,080

Michael Walls works as a Sanitation Clerk for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $82,080 in 2026.

Elizabeth Daleiden-Brugman

Project Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$81,324
Base pay
$81,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,324
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,324

Elizabeth Daleiden-Brugman is a Project Coordinator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,324.

Janell Neal-Williams

Refuse Collection Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation

2026 total comp
$81,276
Base pay
$81,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,276
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$81,276

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.