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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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William Olsen

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

William Olsen is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Richard Petrovich

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Richard Petrovich serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Steven Phillips

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Steven Phillips works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

Scott Robertson

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Scott Robertson serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Patrick Lyman

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Lyman holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Layla Anderson

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Layla Anderson holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Donald Argueta

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Donald Argueta holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Harry Bilionis

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Harry Bilionis works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Harry earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

Kevin Billingslea

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kevin Billingslea is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Keith Boyland

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Keith Boyland holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Gentian Buzi

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Gentian Buzi serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Anthony Cacciottolo

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Cacciottolo works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

Daniel Carrillo

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Daniel Carrillo serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Everette Chan

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Everette Chan works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Everette earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

Robert Defoe

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Defoe is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Ryan Delaney

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ryan Delaney is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Dennis Dorsey

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Dennis Dorsey holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Timothy Drawant

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Timothy Drawant is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Michael Fennessy

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Fennessy is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Michael Gainer

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Gainer is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Randy Ginden

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Randy Ginden serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Clifford Gisler

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Clifford Gisler serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

John Gorges

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Gorges is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Joshua Griffin

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Joshua Griffin serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Nicholas Halloran

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nicholas Halloran works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

Mark Henry

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mark Henry works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

Tiburcio Herrera

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tiburcio Herrera is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Juan Herrera

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Juan Herrera serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Timothy Hickey

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Timothy Hickey works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

Denis Holmes

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Denis Holmes is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Eugene Janowski

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Eugene Janowski is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Pascal Kerin

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Pascal Kerin holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

John Kilmartin

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Kilmartin holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

John Lavelle

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Lavelle works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).

Michael Liddell

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Liddell is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Joseph Locasto

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Locasto is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Jaime Loera

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jaime Loera is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Jack Luzin

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jack Luzin serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Daniel Luzzi

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Daniel Luzzi is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Lazarick Parker

Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$122,616
Base pay
$122,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,616
Hourly rate
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lazarick Parker holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).