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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

Page 9

John Spaw

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 Spaw 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).

Richard De Laurentis

Foreman of 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

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

Matteo Sanfratello

Foreman of 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

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

Gerald Washington

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, Gerald Washington serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Thomas Smith

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

Thomas Smith 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).

Elizabeth Weber

Attorney - Excluded/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,320
Base pay
$121,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,320
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,320

Elizabeth Weber works as a Attorney - Excluded for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $121,320 in 2026.

Michael Serpe

Safety Administrator/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,320
Base pay
$121,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,320
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,320

Michael Serpe holds the role of Safety Administrator at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,320.

Noel Albarran

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Noel Albarran works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Noel earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Timothy Arredondo

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Timothy Arredondo holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Christopher Barcelona

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Christopher Barcelona is a Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

James Barnes

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Barnes holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Israel Barrera

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Israel Barrera serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Eduardo Beltran

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Eduardo Beltran serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Elise Bertucci

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Elise Bertucci works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Elise earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Daniel Buban

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Daniel Buban works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Kevin Bulger

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Kevin Bulger serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Todd Caamano

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Todd Caamano is a Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Richard Casillas

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Richard Casillas holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Marcella Dillard

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marcella Dillard is a Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Thomas Donovan

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thomas Donovan holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Anthony Dukes

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Dukes holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Javier Flores

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Javier Flores works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Javier earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Jorge Garcia

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jorge Garcia is a Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Joann Gloria

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joann Gloria works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Joann earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Freddie Hernandez

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Freddie Hernandez works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Freddie earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Cameron Janus

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Cameron Janus serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Kevin Keane

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Kevin Keane serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

James Keating

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, James Keating serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Mark Labus

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mark Labus works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Frank Lewis Jr

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Frank Lewis Jr is a Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Steven Lyons

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Steven Lyons holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Gerard Mckillop

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Gerard Mckillop serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Ryan Moore

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ryan Moore holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Katie Murphy

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Katie Murphy works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Katie earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Colin Nelligan

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Colin Nelligan works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Colin earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Anthony Petre

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Petre holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Moises Rodriguez

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Moises Rodriguez works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Moises earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Earl Briggs Jr

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Earl Briggs Jr works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Earl earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Benedetto Carfo

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Benedetto Carfo works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Benedetto earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Joseph Coppola

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Coppola works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).