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City of Chicago / Department of Water Management

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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 1

Megan Vidis

Director of Public Affairs/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$143,880
Base pay
$143,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,880
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$143,880

Megan Vidis works as a Director of Public Affairs for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Megan earned $143,880 in 2026.

Michael Calderone

District Superintendent of Water Distribution/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$143,352
Base pay
$143,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,352
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$143,352

At Department of Water Management, Michael Calderone serves as a District Superintendent of Water Distribution. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,352.

Rozella O Neal

Supvsr of Water Rate Takers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$143,352
Base pay
$143,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,352
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$143,352

At Department of Water Management, Rozella O Neal serves as a Supvsr of Water Rate Takers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,352.

Grzegorz Owerczuk

District Superintendent of Water Distribution/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$143,352
Base pay
$143,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,352
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$143,352

Grzegorz Owerczuk works as a District Superintendent of Water Distribution for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Grzegorz earned $143,352 in 2026.

Gene Gazzi

Foreman of Hoisting Engineers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$143,104
Base pay
$143,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,104
Hourly rate
$69
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gene Gazzi holds the role of Foreman of Hoisting Engineers at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,104 (paid $69/hour).

Patrick Sheedy

Foreman of Hoisting Engineers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$143,104
Base pay
$143,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,104
Hourly rate
$69
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Sheedy is a Foreman of Hoisting Engineers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $143,104 (paid $69/hour).

Marsha Simmons

Foreman of Hoisting Engineers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$143,104
Base pay
$143,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,104
Hourly rate
$69
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marsha Simmons works as a Foreman of Hoisting Engineers for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Marsha earned $143,104 in 2026 (paid $69/hour).

John Whirity

Foreman of Hoisting Engineers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$143,104
Base pay
$143,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,104
Hourly rate
$69
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Whirity works as a Foreman of Hoisting Engineers for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $143,104 in 2026 (paid $69/hour).

Antonio Underwood

Foreman of Hoisting Engineers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$143,104
Base pay
$143,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,104
Hourly rate
$69
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Antonio Underwood works as a Foreman of Hoisting Engineers for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $143,104 in 2026 (paid $69/hour).

Anthony Amedio

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Amedio works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Gabriel Arredondo

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gabriel Arredondo works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gabriel earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Gerald Becker

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gerald Becker works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gerald earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Keith Eccarius

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Keith Eccarius is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Joseph Elbaor

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Elbaor works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Conor Hehir

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Conor Hehir holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Christophe Houlihan

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Christophe Houlihan holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Charles Langston

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Charles Langston is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

James Lopez

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, James Lopez serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Michael Mangan

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Michael Mangan serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Brandon Mecher

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brandon Mecher is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Luis Ortiz Jr

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Luis Ortiz Jr is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Alex Pavone

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Alex Pavone serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Tariq Anderson

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tariq Anderson is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Alexander Baxter

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Alexander Baxter is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Michael Casey

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Casey works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Jesse Diaz

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jesse Diaz serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Patrick Gamboney

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Gamboney holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Joseph Guzman

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Guzman holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Dennis Healy

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Dennis Healy works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Dennis earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

David Howard

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

David Howard works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. David earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Daniel Kolakowski

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Daniel Kolakowski is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Richard Langston

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Richard Langston is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Josephine Morabito

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Josephine Morabito holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Robert Ready

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Robert Ready serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Zeric Richardson

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Zeric Richardson works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Zeric earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Brian Sumner

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Brian Sumner serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Victor Saldana

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Victor Saldana works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Victor earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Bryant Simpson

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Bryant Simpson serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Robert Soprych

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Soprych holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).

Raymone Troope

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Raymone Troope works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Raymone earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).