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City of Chicago / Department of Water Management / Machinist

Job-title file

Machinist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

20 employees hold this title in Department of Water Management. Median total compensation for the role is $125,611, above the department median of $108,576.

Employees
20
Total payroll
$2.5M
Role median
$125,611
Agency median
$108,576
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$125,611$125,631+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 20 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of Chicago

Machinist is held in 5 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Water Management, the median of $125,611 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Machinist role in other City of Chicagodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Machinist beyond City of Chicago

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In City of Chicago, the median of $125,611 ranks #2 of 7. See Machinist across all of City of Chicago

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles
$155,762 · 51
New York City
$117,001 · 131
City of Milwaukee
$84,091 · 10

Median total compensation for comparable Machinistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Jorge Acosta

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jorge Acosta holds the role of Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Lonnie Buggs

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lonnie Buggs is a Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Paul Chesniak

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Paul Chesniak serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Hugo Frausto

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Hugo Frausto works as a Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Hugo earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).

Thomas Garcia

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Thomas Garcia serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Samuel Jones Sr

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Samuel Jones Sr serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Erik Joseph

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Erik Joseph is a Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Krzysztof Lesnicki

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Krzysztof Lesnicki is a Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Michael Pondel

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Pondel works as a Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).

Timothy Raddatz

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Timothy Raddatz serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Charles Robinson

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Charles Robinson holds the role of Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Edwin Rodriguez

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Edwin Rodriguez serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Osvaldo Rojas

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Osvaldo Rojas works as a Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Osvaldo earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).

Luis Saenz

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Luis Saenz holds the role of Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Rafael Sauceda Jr

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Rafael Sauceda Jr serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Carlos Tinajero

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Carlos Tinajero serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Ronald Oleksy

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ronald Oleksy is a Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Gilbert Figueroa

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gilbert Figueroa works as a Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gilbert earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).

Jan Kusper

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jan Kusper serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).

Juan Zuniga

Machinist/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,611
Base pay
$125,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,611
Hourly rate
$60
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Juan Zuniga serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).