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City of Chicago / Department of Water Management

Agency file

Department of Water Management

Source file: City of Chicago — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$232.6M
Employees
2,063
Median total
$108,576
Highest record
$227,988

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$112,750 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$85,530
$101,358
$108,576
$125,840
$134,784

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).

Largest job titles

Construction Laborer
407 · $106,912
Motor Truck Driver
233 · $101,358
Hoisting Engineer
168 · $134,784
Plumber
128 · $125,840

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

Employees

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Matthew Hanley

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Matthew Hanley holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Naomi Hatzel

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Naomi Hatzel holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Willie Hawkins

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Willie Hawkins is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

James Healy

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, James Healy serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Donald Hollinquest Iii

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Donald Hollinquest Iii works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Delmo Hooks Jr.

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Delmo Hooks Jr. works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Delmo earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Barron Hooper Sr

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Barron Hooper Sr holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Edward Humphrey

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Edward Humphrey works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Michael Hunley

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Michael Hunley serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Michael Jefferson

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Michael Jefferson serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Dorthia Johnson

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Dorthia Johnson holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Corey Jones

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Corey Jones holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

La Kane

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

La Kane is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Labros Kekos

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Labros Kekos serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Grazyna Koch

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Grazyna Koch works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Grazyna earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

James Konopacki

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Konopacki works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. James earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Kenneth Kulovitz

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kenneth Kulovitz holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Jose Leon

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jose Leon is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Darius Lester

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Darius Lester works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Darius earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Joseph Lienemann

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Lienemann holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Leon Lipsey

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Leon Lipsey works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Leon earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Zhirong Li

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Zhirong Li is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Alberto Luna

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Alberto Luna holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Daniel Magnanenzi Jr

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Daniel Magnanenzi Jr works as a Pool Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Rafael Martinez Ortiz

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Rafael Martinez Ortiz serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

William Martinkus

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, William Martinkus serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Tonisha Mcbryde

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tonisha Mcbryde works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Tonisha earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Eric Mcgee

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Eric Mcgee works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Gregory Mc Guirk

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gregory Mc Guirk holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

David Mc Kinney

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

David Mc Kinney works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. David earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Joseph Mendza

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Mendza works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Laserik Michael

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Laserik Michael serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Tracy Montgomery

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tracy Montgomery is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Lavell Morris

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lavell Morris works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Lavell earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Thomas Mott

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Thomas Mott serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Kyle Mueller

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kyle Mueller works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Kyle earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

William Murphy

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

William Murphy is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Michael O Brien

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael O Brien holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Keenan Owens

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Keenan Owens serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Andre Parker

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Andre Parker serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).