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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Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
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Christopher Murphy works as a Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $154,877 in 2026.
Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
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Ivy Anderson works as a Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ivy earned $154,877 in 2026.
Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Christopher Browne serves as a Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,877.
Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Andre Holland serves as a Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,877.
Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Jorge Vasquez serves as a Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,877.
Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
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Steve Wilson holds the role of Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,877.
Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
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Gregory Zaber works as a Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $154,877 in 2026.
Chief Water Engineer/Department of Water Management
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Besma Hayes works as a Chief Water Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Besma earned $150,768 in 2026.
Chief Engineer of Sewers/Department of Water Management
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Anupam Verma holds the role of Chief Engineer of Sewers at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,768.
Assistant Engineer of Water Pumping/Department of Water Management
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Angela Krueger holds the role of Assistant Engineer of Water Pumping at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,624.
Engineer of Electric Pumping Stations/Department of Water Management
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Anthony Wietrzak holds the role of Engineer of Electric Pumping Stations at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,624.
District Superintendent of Water Distribution/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Gregory Knight serves as a District Superintendent of Water Distribution. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $150,180.
General Superintendent of Water Management/Department of Water Management
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James Barbee is a General Superintendent of Water Management at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $150,072.
General Superintendent of Water Management/Department of Water Management
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Michael Repel is a General Superintendent of Water Management at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $150,072.
General Superintendent of Water Management/Department of Water Management
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Adonna Murray works as a General Superintendent of Water Management for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Adonna earned $150,072 in 2026.
General Superintendent of Water Management/Department of Water Management
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John Waller holds the role of General Superintendent of Water Management at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,072.