City of Chicago / Department of Water Management
Agency file
The Department of Water Management operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2026, this agency had 2,063 employees with median total compensation of $108,576; 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 2,063 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($108,576) — 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 $134,784 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $85,530. 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
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Commissioner of Water Management/Department of Water Management
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Alfonzo Conner Jr is a Commissioner of Water Management at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $227,988.
First Deputy Commissioner - 41/Department of Water Management
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Joel Vieyra is a First Deputy Commissioner - 41 at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $217,128.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Karen Bielarz serves as a Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $211,752.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Department of Water Management
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Marisol Santiago Epps works as a Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Marisol earned $211,752 in 2026.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Department of Water Management
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Michael Grillo Jr holds the role of Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41 at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $196,740.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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David Kohn works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. David earned $192,852 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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Olufemi Sokoya works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Olufemi earned $192,852 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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William Tabiti is a Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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Jacqueline Toledo works as a Deputy Commissioner - 42 for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jacqueline earned $192,852 in 2026.
Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, John Gallagher serves as a Managing Deputy Commissioner - 41. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,800.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Jessica Billows serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,584.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, John Hart Iii serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,584.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Hans Krueger serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,584.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Brendan Schreiber serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,584.
Chief Water Engineer/Department of Water Management
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Sayeh Amirshaghaghi holds the role of Chief Water Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,160.
Director of Water Purification Laboratories/Department of Water Management
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Hassen Saleh is a Director of Water Purification Laboratories at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Engineer of Water Purification/Department of Water Management
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Eduardo Salinas holds the role of Engineer of Water Purification at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,160.
Director of Water Quality Surveillance/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Patrick Schwer serves as a Director of Water Quality Surveillance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,160.
Chief Water Engineer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Consuelo Venegas serves as a Chief Water Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,160.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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Anthony Falada holds the role of Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,920.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Jana Williams serves as a Deputy Commissioner - 42. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,920.
Deputy Commissioner - 42/Department of Water Management
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Maruja Yoshimura holds the role of Deputy Commissioner - 42 at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,920.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Department of Water Management
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Ralph Chiczewski holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Department of Water Management
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Mai Lam works as a Assistant Commissioner -43 for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mai earned $167,700 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Department of Water Management
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Brian Mueller is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Department of Water Management
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Natasha Nickerson holds the role of Assistant Commissioner -43 at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,700.
Assistant Commissioner -43/Department of Water Management
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Maria Oquendo is a Assistant Commissioner -43 at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,700.
Director of Finance/Department of Water Management
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Ruksakul Pimsarn works as a Director of Finance for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ruksakul earned $167,700 in 2026.
Contracts Administrator-43/Department of Water Management
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Justin Redington works as a Contracts Administrator-43 for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $167,700 in 2026.
Contracts Administrator/Department of Water Management
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Sandra Scamardi works as a Contracts Administrator for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $167,700 in 2026.
Chief Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Denis Riordan works as a Chief Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Denis earned $163,114 in 2026.
Contracts Administrator/Department of Water Management
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Michael Azzo works as a Contracts Administrator for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $160,680 in 2026.
Engineer of Water Purification/Department of Water Management
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Mohammad Mashal holds the role of Engineer of Water Purification at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,680.
Filtration Engineer V/Department of Water Management
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Chamoon Anawes is a Filtration Engineer V at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $159,792.
Chief Water Chemist/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Rasheda Gaither serves as a Chief Water Chemist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,792.
Filtration Engineer V/Department of Water Management
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David Keon is a Filtration Engineer V at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $159,792.
Filtration Engineer V/Department of Water Management
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Krystyna Reschke is a Filtration Engineer V at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $159,792.
Filtration Engineer V/Department of Water Management
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Jacek Wroblewski works as a Filtration Engineer V for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jacek earned $159,792 in 2026.
Chief Filtration Engineer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Harold Keaton serves as a Chief Filtration Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,708.
Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
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Ivy Anderson works as a Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ivy earned $154,877 in 2026.