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 50
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Nicholas Thrower is a General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Jaquan Tolbert is a General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Edgar Urbina is a General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
David Vargas holds the role of General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Juan Vargas is a General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Osvaldo Vazquez Diaz holds the role of General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Xavier Ventura works as a General Laborer - Dss for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Xavier earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Javier Villafranca is a General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Tamya Wade is a General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Martesha Walls serves as a General Laborer - Dss. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Rashaad Ward is a General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Sean Watson serves as a General Laborer - Dss. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Arik Weathers works as a General Laborer - Dss for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Arik earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Nakyla Wells is a General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Brian Whitfield serves as a General Laborer - Dss. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Dereon Wiley serves as a General Laborer - Dss. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Dangelo Williams serves as a General Laborer - Dss. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Darius Williams works as a General Laborer - Dss for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Darius earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Jarvis Williams holds the role of General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Christopher Willis works as a General Laborer - Dss for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $54,662 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
General Laborer - Dss/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Koreon Woods is a General Laborer - Dss at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662 (paid $26/hour).
Inquiry Aide III/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Anita Martin serves as a Inquiry Aide III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,532.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Jamal Reed works as a Property Custodian - Auto Pound for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Jamal earned $53,532 in 2026.
Inquiry Aide III/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Melissa Rodriguez is a Inquiry Aide III at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,532.
Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Christine Blumenthal serves as a Sanitation Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,520.
Sanitation Clerk/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Sandra Salinas works as a Sanitation Clerk for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $53,520 in 2026.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Fernando Gonzalez 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 $51,936.
Property Custodian - Auto Pound/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Mia Howard works as a Property Custodian - Auto Pound for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Mia earned $51,936 in 2026.
Pool Motor Truck Driver/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Mautice Mitchell is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $50,679 (paid $49/hour).
Senior Office Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Marjorie Billinger works as a Senior Office Assistant for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Marjorie earned $48,864 in 2026.
Senior Office Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Ryan Hippler serves as a Senior Office Assistant. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,864.
Senior Office Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Angel Meyers holds the role of Senior Office Assistant at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,864.
Senior Office Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Christine Reece is a Senior Office Assistant at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,864.
Senior Office Assistant/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Monique Wilson works as a Senior Office Assistant for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Monique earned $48,864 in 2026.