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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

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Jesus Almanza

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jesus Almanza serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Rocco Arcieri

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Rocco Arcieri is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Arthur Baker

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Arthur Baker is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Marcos Balderrama

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marcos Balderrama holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Denise Bargo

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Denise Bargo is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Rustin Bazarek

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Rustin Bazarek is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Joseph Bracken

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Joseph Bracken serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Sam Bradley Jr

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Sam Bradley Jr serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Ariany Chacon

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ariany Chacon works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ariany earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Peter Conneely

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Peter Conneely works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Henry Coyle

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Henry Coyle is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Thomas Craven

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thomas Craven holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Ronald Crawford

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ronald Crawford works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Dennis Creighton

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Dennis Creighton serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Thomas Culen

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Thomas Culen serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Thomas Dalton Jr

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thomas Dalton Jr works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Al-Jamur Dean

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Al-Jamur Dean serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Kevin Donnelly

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Kevin Donnelly serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Grzegorz Dorosz

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Grzegorz Dorosz is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Patrick Duffy

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Duffy works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Brian Fitzmaurice

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brian Fitzmaurice holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Festus Folan

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Festus Folan is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Patrick Gallagher

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Gallagher is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Mario Giglione

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mario Giglione works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mario earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Giovanni Giovenco

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Giovanni Giovenco holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Ambrose Gonoude

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Ambrose Gonoude serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Luis Gracia

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Luis Gracia is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Utarus Henson

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Utarus Henson holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Michael Hillock

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Michael Hillock serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

James Hohenadel

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Hohenadel holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

David Jackson

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

David Jackson holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

John Jackson

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Jackson is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Justin Kelly

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Justin Kelly works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

John Klabish

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Klabish works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Korey Kneller

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Korey Kneller works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Korey earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Kyle Kozik

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Kyle Kozik serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Patrick Krol

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Patrick Krol serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Nick Larucci

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nick Larucci is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

William Leyden

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

William Leyden holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Paul Lombardi

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Paul Lombardi is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).