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City of Chicago / Department of Water Management / Operating Engineer-Group A

Job-title file

Operating Engineer-Group A

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

70 employees hold this title in Department of Water Management. Median total compensation for the role is $129,064, above the department median of $108,576.

Employees
70
Total payroll
$9M
Role median
$129,064
Agency median
$108,576
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$129,064$129,084+

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

How total compensation varies among the 70 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

Operating Engineer-Group A is held in 3 City of Chicago departments. In Department of Water Management, the median of $129,064 ranks #1 of 3.

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Desmond Hill

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Desmond Hill works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Desmond earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

Nathan Kates

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nathan Kates holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Kenneth Lapage

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kenneth Lapage holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Ramon Lopez Jr

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ramon Lopez Jr is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Irving Love

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Irving Love is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Joseph Mackinnon

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Joseph Mackinnon serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Robert Mc Nicholas

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Mc Nicholas holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Daniel Murray

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Daniel Murray serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Patrick Platt

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Platt holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Redic Richardson Jr

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Redic Richardson Jr is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

John Robinson

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Robinson is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Michael Torres

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Torres works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

David Valentin

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

David Valentin works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. David earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

Marcus Wallace

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marcus Wallace works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Marcus earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

Kenneth White

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kenneth White works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

Leroy Williamson Jr

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Leroy Williamson Jr holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Brian Zinchuk

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brian Zinchuk holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

John Russell

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Russell works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

John Szot

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Szot holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Henry Torres

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Henry Torres works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Henry earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

Jose Vega

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jose Vega serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

John Walsh

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Walsh works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

Steven Day

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Steven Day serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Michael Sheehan

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Sheehan holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Sean O'Connell

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Sean O'Connell holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Gary Harrity

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gary Harrity is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

James Richardson Jr

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Richardson Jr holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Leonard Langston

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Leonard Langston serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Tomas Salas

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tomas Salas works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Tomas earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

Michelle Swick

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michelle Swick holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).