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 7
Foreman of Laborers/Department of Streets and Sanitation
John Rizzi is a Foreman of Laborers at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Foreman of Laborers/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Robert Roundtree works as a Foreman of Laborers for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $108,784 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Foreman of Laborers/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Walter Sims Jr serves as a Foreman of Laborers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,784 (paid $52/hour).
Refuse Collection Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Tyree Allen works as a Refuse Collection Coordinator for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Tyree earned $108,528 in 2026.
Refuse Collection Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Vicente Alvarez is a Refuse Collection Coordinator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,528.
Supvsr of Field Vehicle Investigators/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Thomas Duddleston holds the role of Supvsr of Field Vehicle Investigators at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,528.
Field Sanitation Investigator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Stewart Kelley works as a Field Sanitation Investigator for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Stewart earned $108,528 in 2026.
Refuse Collection Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Patrick Mitchell serves as a Refuse Collection Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,528.
Training Agent I - Per Agreement/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Carlos Muniz works as a Training Agent I - Per Agreement for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Carlos earned $108,528 in 2026.
Refuse Collection Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Walter Nails holds the role of Refuse Collection Coordinator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,528.
Field Sanitation Investigator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Lance Robinson works as a Field Sanitation Investigator for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Lance earned $108,528 in 2026.
Field Sanitation Investigator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Brian Ross works as a Field Sanitation Investigator for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $108,528 in 2026.
Refuse Collection Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Alexandra Thomas holds the role of Refuse Collection Coordinator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,528.
Auto Pound Supvsr/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Shari Yarber holds the role of Auto Pound Supvsr at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,528.
Labor Relations Supvsr/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Katrika Scott serves as a Labor Relations Supvsr. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,432.
Administrative Services Officer II Excld/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Betty Torres serves as a Administrative Services Officer II Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,432.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Kenneth Austin is a Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,340.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Christine Carpenter-Drosos serves as a Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,340.
Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Derwin Gage holds the role of Assistant General Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,340.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Peter Gonzalez holds the role of Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,340.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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George Molina holds the role of Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,340.
Program Manager/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Wilson Mora is a Program Manager at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,340.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Valarie Stigger serves as a Ward Superintendent. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,340.
Ward Superintendent/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Paul West is a Ward Superintendent at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,340.
Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Michael Kafka serves as a Equipment Training Specialist / Mtd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,184.
Dispatcher - Arborist/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Rashaun Hudson serves as a Dispatcher - Arborist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Arborist/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Albert Kopiec is a Dispatcher - Arborist at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Arborist/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Jorge Negrete holds the role of Dispatcher - Arborist at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Dispatcher - Arborist/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Ladiva Young works as a Dispatcher - Arborist for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Ladiva earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher I/C/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, James Diaz serves as a Equipment Dispatcher I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,683 (paid $51/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher I/C/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Alex Pup is a Equipment Dispatcher I/C at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,683 (paid $51/hour).
Equipment Dispatcher I/C/Department of Streets and Sanitation
At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Jose Rodriguez serves as a Equipment Dispatcher I/C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,683 (paid $51/hour).
Supvsr of Field Vehicle Investigators/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Excell Brown Jr holds the role of Supvsr of Field Vehicle Investigators at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,572.
Field Sanitation Investigator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Tyrone Clark holds the role of Field Sanitation Investigator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,572.
Supvsr of Field Vehicle Investigators/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Anthony Garcia works as a Supvsr of Field Vehicle Investigators for Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $103,572 in 2026.
Field Sanitation Investigator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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Adrienne Greer is a Field Sanitation Investigator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,572.
Refuse Collection Coordinator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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At Department of Streets and Sanitation, Jeremy Mcgrew serves as a Refuse Collection Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,572.
Field Sanitation Investigator/Department of Streets and Sanitation
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James Shew holds the role of Field Sanitation Investigator at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,572.
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Jorge Alvarado is a Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $103,563 (paid $50/hour).
Sanitation Laborer/Department of Streets and Sanitation
Walter Daniels holds the role of Sanitation Laborer at Department of Streets and Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,563 (paid $50/hour).