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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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Sophia Rocha

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, Sophia Rocha serves as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Daniel Rodriguez

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

Emmanuel Rodriguez

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

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

Kareem Adewole

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

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

Racquel Alexander

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

Racquel Alexander 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).

Victor Aranda

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

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

Jesus Arellano

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

Jesus Arellano 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).

Ramon Arellano

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

Ramon Arellano works as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ramon earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Aleya Ausley

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

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

Xavier Avalos

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, Xavier Avalos serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Sean Baker

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, Sean Baker serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Lisa Ballard

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

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

Antwione Banks

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

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

Charles Bartucci

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

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

Paul Bertucci

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

Paul Bertucci 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).

Joseph Bertucci

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, Joseph Bertucci serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Kevin Black

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

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

Nicholas Bloxton

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

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

Glenn Booker

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

Glenn Booker 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).

Chitrina Bracey

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, Chitrina Bracey serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Ronald Branch

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

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

Patrick Brennan

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

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

Larry Buford

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

Larry Buford 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).

Daniel Campus

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

Daniel Cano

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 Cano 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).

Ramon Caraballo

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

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

Edward Carey

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, Edward Carey serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Noreen Carrizales

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

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

John Carroll

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

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

Daniel Carruthers

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

Nicholas Carvotta

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

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

Mark Catalano

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

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

Giavonna Cephas

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, Giavonna Cephas serves as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Octavio Chacon

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

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

Cierra Chandler

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

Cierra Chandler 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).

Eduardo Chavez

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

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

Cederick Cobbins

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, Cederick Cobbins serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Earl Coleman 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

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

Patrick Conneely

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

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

Carl Cooper

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

Carl Cooper 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).