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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Plumber/Department of Water Management
Jeffery Steele works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jeffery earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Jon Taghon works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jon earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Joseph Valdez Iii holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Francisco Villafuerte holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Noel Waitkus is a Plumber at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Jack Wirtz works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jack earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Anthony Wright serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Romas Zavistauskas is a Plumber at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Erick Wallace is a Plumber at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Cesar Meraz works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Cesar earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Samuel Lewis works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Gabriel Klekoc holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Patrick Newell works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Agustin Avitia Jr holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Plumber/Department of Water Management
Anthony Vincent holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Jorge Acosta holds the role of Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Lonnie Buggs is a Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Michael Pondel works as a Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Timothy Raddatz serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Charles Robinson holds the role of Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Edwin Rodriguez serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Paul Chesniak serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Hugo Frausto works as a Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Hugo earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Thomas Garcia serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Samuel Jones Sr serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Erik Joseph is a Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Krzysztof Lesnicki is a Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Osvaldo Rojas works as a Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Osvaldo earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Luis Saenz holds the role of Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Rafael Sauceda Jr serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Carlos Tinajero serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Ronald Oleksy is a Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Gilbert Figueroa works as a Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gilbert earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Jan Kusper serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Juan Zuniga serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Cesar Acosta serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Brandon Betancourt works as a Steamfitter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Bela Csongradi is a Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Edward Goodman works as a Steamfitter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Francisco Juarez is a Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).