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City of Chicago / Department of Water Management

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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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Alan Martin Jr

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Alan Martin Jr is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Regina May

Stores Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Regina May serves as a Stores Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Travette Mccallum

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Travette Mccallum is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Marshall Mcdowell

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Marshall Mcdowell serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Barbara Mckennie

Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Barbara Mckennie serves as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Zarak Mc Laurin

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Zarak Mc Laurin works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Zarak earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

William Mellicant

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, William Mellicant serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Kenneth Miller

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kenneth Miller holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Lavonne Mills

Laborer As Estimator/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lavonne Mills is a Laborer As Estimator at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Dorian Minor

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Dorian Minor works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Dorian earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

David Mireles

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

David Mireles works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. David earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Jacob Moore

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jacob Moore is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Marcus Moore

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marcus Moore works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Marcus earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Sonya Mora

Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Sonya Mora serves as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Hollie Morris

Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Hollie Morris serves as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Antonio Rollins

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Antonio Rollins works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Liying Moy

Stores Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Liying Moy holds the role of Stores Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Pedro Munoz

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Pedro Munoz serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Tyrone Murphy

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tyrone Murphy is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Daniel Negron

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Daniel Negron works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Nikiyah Nelson

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nikiyah Nelson holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Hector Norat Jr

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Hector Norat Jr is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Hector Ochoa

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Hector Ochoa is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Douglas Ortiz

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Douglas Ortiz serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Stanley Pahrue

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Stanley Pahrue works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Stanley earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

James Paprzycki

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Paprzycki holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Jose Paramo

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jose Paramo is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Jordan Perry

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jordan Perry works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jordan earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Tony Perry

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tony Perry works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Tony earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Ashley Pitts

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ashley Pitts works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Tomasz Plonka

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tomasz Plonka holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Jermaine Preston

Stores Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jermaine Preston works as a Stores Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jermaine earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Anthony Purnell

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Purnell holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Omar Recinos

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Omar Recinos serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Antoinette Reed

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Antoinette Reed is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Alvin Ries

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Alvin Ries holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Christian Roa

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Christian Roa works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Christian earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Dwight Roberson

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Dwight Roberson is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Kelvin Robinson

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kelvin Robinson works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Kelvin earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Jorge Robles

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jorge Robles serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).