City of Chicago / Department of Water Management
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management
Harry Mcgraw is a Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management
Trayvond Crockett works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Trayvond earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).
Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Eric Ramotowski serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).
Chief Contract Expediter/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Maryjane Eres serves as a Chief Contract Expediter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,100.
Assistant Payroll Administrator/Department of Water Management
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Gabriela Torres Rice is a Assistant Payroll Administrator at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,100.
Staff Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Rica Wallace Bevly is a Staff Assistant at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,100.
Assistant Chief Dispatcher/Department of Water Management
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Thomas Ference holds the role of Assistant Chief Dispatcher at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,052.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Oscar Diaz is a Water Rate Taker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,052.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Francisco Rios works as a Water Rate Taker for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Francisco earned $119,052 in 2026.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Demetrius Sims holds the role of Water Rate Taker at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,052.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Darryl Tignor works as a Water Rate Taker for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Darryl earned $119,052 in 2026.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Anthony Kordowski works as a Water Rate Taker for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $119,052 in 2026.
Projects Administrator/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Lucy Wojdyla serves as a Projects Administrator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,956.
Water Chemist III/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Nam Ho serves as a Water Chemist III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,836.
Water Chemist III/Department of Water Management
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Hector Loja works as a Water Chemist III for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Hector earned $118,836 in 2026.