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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 3

Brandon Lozano

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

Brandon Lozano 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).

Anthony Ludwig

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

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

Kevin Lum

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

Kevin Lum 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).

Sean Lyons

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

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

Gearld Mc Donagh

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, Gearld Mc Donagh serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Thomas Mc Donagh Ii

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

William Mc Grath

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

Eric Miller

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

Eric Miller 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).

Ramon Moreno

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

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

Erik Olson

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, Erik Olson serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Jason Pacheco

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

Jason Pacheco 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).

Mauricio Perez

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

Mauricio Perez 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).

Nicholas Pociask

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

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

Manuel Reyes

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

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

Johnny Rickert

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

Johnny Rickert 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).

Timothy Williams

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

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

Lavance Agee

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, Lavance Agee serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Alek Albrecht

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, Alek Albrecht serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Scott Alfich

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

Scott Alfich 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).

Jesus Alvarez

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

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

Nicola Anderson

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

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

Patrick Arlowe 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

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

Joseph Borghi

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

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

Disa Cantore

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, Disa Cantore serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Jason Carldwell

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, Jason Carldwell serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Anthony Carolan

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

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

James Chierici

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

Ryan Cholewa

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

Ryan Cholewa 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 Cisco

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

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

Anthony Cozzi

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

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

Peter Cruz

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

William Cullen

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

Lucas Davidson

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

Lucas Davidson 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).

William Demas

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

Sean Durkan

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

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

Joseph Eichorst

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

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

Michael 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

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

Patrick 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

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

Kenneth Frederking

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

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

Cordero Gaston

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

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