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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Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Timothy Kostka 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
Anthony Miller works as a Steamfitter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Paul O'Donnell holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Paul Boban holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Joseph Chappetto serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
James Civito holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Michael Fitzgerald Jr 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
At Department of Water Management, Bernard Graczyk serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Kyle Joyce holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Nathan Kankowske serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Fredrick Meriweather serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
John Omalley holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Joshua Shearer works as a Steamfitter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Ughinga Williams works as a Steamfitter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ughinga earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Miguel Romero serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Joseph Smith holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Daniel Robinson serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Frederick Owens is a Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Safety Specialist - Water Management/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
At Department of Water Management, Joseph Dalcamo serves as a Safety Specialist - Water Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,776.
Safety Specialist - Water Management/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
Anthony Matranga Iii holds the role of Safety Specialist - Water Management at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,776.
Chief Dispatcher/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
At Department of Water Management, Judith Diaz-Murphy serves as a Chief Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,740.
Assistant Superintendent of Water Meters/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
James Thome is a Assistant Superintendent of Water Meters at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,584.