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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

Page 8

Timothy Williams

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, Timothy Williams serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Jeffrey Worden

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

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

Kenyardy Williams

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

Kenyardy Williams 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).

Declan O Donovan

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

Declan O Donovan 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).

Darnell Slaughter

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, Darnell Slaughter serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Francis Blake

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, Francis Blake serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Anthony Cassidy

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 Cassidy 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).

Paul Marano

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

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

Frederick Daniels

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

Frederick Daniels 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).

Guillermo Lopez

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

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

Maureen Gutierrez

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

Maureen Gutierrez 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).

Jerome Ferguson

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

Jerome Ferguson 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 Hein

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

Fernando Monreal

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

Fernando Monreal 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).

Loretta Wawrzyniak

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

Loretta Wawrzyniak 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).

Tina Collins

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

Tina Collins 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).

Brendan O'Connor

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, Brendan O'Connor serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Joseph Esposito

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, Joseph Esposito serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

William Pindozzo Jr

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, William Pindozzo Jr serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).

Thomas Lally

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

At Department of Water Management, Thomas Lally serves as a Mason Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410.

Craig Ostrowski

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Craig Ostrowski is a Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410.

Will Cape Jr

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Will Cape Jr works as a Mason Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Will earned $121,410 in 2026.

Donald Mc Mahon

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

At Department of Water Management, Donald Mc Mahon serves as a Mason Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410.

Victor Mendez Jr.

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Victor Mendez Jr. holds the role of Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,410.

Daniel Pater

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Daniel Pater holds the role of Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,410.

Bill Pavela

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Bill Pavela is a Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410.

Mark Perkovich

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Mark Perkovich works as a Mason Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $121,410 in 2026.

Anthony Valicento

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Anthony Valicento holds the role of Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,410.

Rodolfo Solis

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Rodolfo Solis is a Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410.

Antonino Vassallo

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Antonino Vassallo works as a Mason Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Antonino earned $121,410 in 2026.

Glenn Dillard

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Glenn Dillard serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Jeffrey Kowalisyn

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jeffrey Kowalisyn serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Vincent Mcmahon

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Vincent Mcmahon is a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Dwight Nash

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Dwight Nash serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Marcin Nowak

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marcin Nowak holds the role of Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Pearse Devlin

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Pearse Devlin serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Joseph Kearns

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Kearns is a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

William March

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, William March serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

John Ready

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Ready is a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Rufus Siggers

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Rufus Siggers serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).