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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Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Gary Harrity is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
James Richardson Jr holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Leonard Langston serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Tomas Salas works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Tomas earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Michelle Swick holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).