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
Highest-paid first / page 40
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
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
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, 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, 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, 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
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
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
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).
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).
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Rachael King works as a Executive Administrative Assistant II for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Rachael earned $80,124 in 2026.
Program Specialist/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Marina Rizova is a Program Specialist at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,124.
Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Melanie Howard is a Sanitation Clerk at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,432.
Staff Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Kermitte Deason serves as a Staff Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,640.
Staff Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Kathy Rockford holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,640.
Safety Specialist/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Jordan Aitbouja is a Safety Specialist at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,628.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Ryan Connelly 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 $74,916.
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Miguel Aguilar is a General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Michael Amato is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Asher Banks is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Emanuel Barragan holds the role of General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Jeffrey Beltran works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Tevin Bowen serves as a General Laborer - Dss. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Ahnahtiyah Bridgemon works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Ahnahtiyah earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Jerry Caffey serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Nicholas Campbell holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Erek Campus serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Sean Carpenter works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Byron Caulton serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Emilio Chavez holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Manuel Chico holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Delcardo Coleman holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Ebony Cook is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Josephine Cordero works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Josephine earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).