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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Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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Noel Amaro is a Water Chemist II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,464.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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Shardae Cochran is a Water Chemist II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,464.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Xavier Retana serves as a Water Chemist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,464.
Engineering Technician V/Department of Water Management
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Abdallah Ramadan holds the role of Engineering Technician V at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,336.
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Jasmine Chapman works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jasmine earned $74,838 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Blaze Gonzalez serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Adan Hernandez serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Jermarie Hunt-Lacking serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Gabriel Jones works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gabriel earned $74,838 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Keith Kirkland Ii is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Salvador Ochoa works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Salvador earned $74,838 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Areial Peters is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Charles Berdell is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Francisco Estrada Jr holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Stephanie Cook holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Kavarri Jones is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Asia Kendricks serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Jessica Kurek works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $74,838 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Jesus Navarrete serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Elizabeth Revilla holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Jesus Silva works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $74,838 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Timothy Cox Jr holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Marcus Williams is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
David Trimble works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. David earned $74,838 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Microbiologist II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Andres Coronel serves as a Microbiologist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,160.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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Lexes Harper is a Water Chemist II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,160.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Quentin Holloman is a Water Rate Taker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,136.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Terry Goodman works as a Water Rate Taker for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Terry earned $74,136 in 2026.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Glorybe Pizarro serves as a Water Rate Taker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,136.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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James Wallace is a Water Rate Taker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,136.