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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 1

Dyrell Applewhite Jr

Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Dyrell Applewhite Jr is a Custodial Worker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Daniel Marshall

Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Daniel Marshall works as a Custodial Worker for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $39,520 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).

Carlos Ayala Jr

Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Carlos Ayala Jr serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Kenneth Black

Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kenneth Black holds the role of Custodial Worker at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Jeffery Hunter

Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jeffery Hunter works as a Custodial Worker for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jeffery earned $39,520 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).

Davion Straughter

Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Davion Straughter is a Custodial Worker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,520 (paid $19/hour).

Markita Sanders

Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$39,520
Base pay
$39,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,520
Hourly rate
$19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Markita Sanders serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).