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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Civil Engineer III/Department of Water Management
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Spear Aljada is a Civil Engineer III at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,144.
Water Meter Assessor/Department of Water Management
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Juan Alvarez is a Water Meter Assessor at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,108.
Water Meter Assessor/Department of Water Management
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Kenneth Pughsley works as a Water Meter Assessor for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $90,108 in 2026.
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Scott Ford holds the role of Stationary Fireman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Hollis Patterson is a Stationary Fireman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Alfredo Ramos holds the role of Stationary Fireman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Arthur Coleman holds the role of Stationary Fireman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Cagney Eskew holds the role of Stationary Fireman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Brendan Gallagher works as a Stationary Fireman for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Brendan earned $89,523 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Ethan Guzman works as a Stationary Fireman for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ethan earned $89,523 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Kelly Jurgens is a Stationary Fireman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Michael Madison works as a Stationary Fireman for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $89,523 in 2026 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Clara Nettles is a Stationary Fireman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Jonathan Norris is a Stationary Fireman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Stationary Fireman/Department of Water Management
Elmer Williams is a Stationary Fireman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,523 (paid $43/hour).
Safety Specialist - Water Management/Department of Water Management
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Thomas Heery works as a Safety Specialist - Water Management for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $89,244 in 2026.
Safety Specialist - Water Management/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Michael Carey serves as a Safety Specialist - Water Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,244.
Safety Specialist - Water Management/Department of Water Management
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Thomas Williams is a Safety Specialist - Water Management at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,244.
Supvsr of Water Rate Takers/Department of Water Management
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Salvador Garcia works as a Supvsr of Water Rate Takers for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Salvador earned $89,232 in 2026.
Training Director/Department of Water Management
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Mabrey Simpson holds the role of Training Director at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,112.
Sanitary Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Ethan Drake serves as a Sanitary Engineer II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,524.
Sanitary Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Michael Bohan holds the role of Sanitary Engineer II at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Filtration Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Justin Kimbell is a Filtration Engineer II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,524.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Matthew Torrez serves as a Water Chemist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,524.
Microbiologist III/Department of Water Management
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Yesenia Vargas holds the role of Microbiologist III at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Sanitary Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Godfred Badu Ansah works as a Sanitary Engineer II for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Godfred earned $88,524 in 2026.