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 43
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Matthew Short 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, Jose Simental serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Ahmad Smith 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
Daniel Solis 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
Steven Southard works as a General Laborer - Dss for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Miguel Suarez 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
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Donte Taylor 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
Garnell Taylor Jr works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Garnell earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Steven Tellano works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Brittany Thomas 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
Cordario Tobler 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
Latangeluv Turner 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
Adam Vale 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
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, David Vargas 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
Braulio Villa 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).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Andres Vitogiannis works as a General Laborer - Dss for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Andres earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Gregory Walker works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Pravion Walls 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
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Tondalayo Watkins 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
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Richard Weston 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
Lashanti White 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
Dominic Whitfield works as a Sanitation Laborer for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Dominic earned $74,547 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Zari Wilks serves as a Sanitation Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,547 (paid $36/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Semaj Williams 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
Jacquise Wilson 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
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Takyrica Woods 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
Santos Zamora Iii 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).
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Patricia Vega serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,172.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Sherece Young holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,172.
Field Sanitation Investigator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Kenneth Williams serves as a Field Sanitation Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,136.
Non-Cdl Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Sanford Hunt works as a Non-Cdl Driver for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Sanford earned $73,986 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Non-Cdl Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Dollie Jones works as a Non-Cdl Driver for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Dollie earned $73,986 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Non-Cdl Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Jason Mathes holds the role of Non-Cdl Driver at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,986 (paid $36/hour).
Non-Cdl Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Christopher Mcbee is a Non-Cdl Driver at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,986 (paid $36/hour).
Non-Cdl Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Latanya Seals is a Non-Cdl Driver at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,986 (paid $36/hour).
Non-Cdl Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Luther Woodruff serves as a Non-Cdl Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,986 (paid $36/hour).
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Raqhel Cunningham is a Property Custodian - Auto Pound at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,436.
Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Darian Crumb is a Sanitation Clerk at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,412.
Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Michelle Johnson works as a Sanitation Clerk for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $71,412 in 2026.
Tree Trimmer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Aaron Johnson serves as a Tree Trimmer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,429 (paid $34/hour).