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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

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Kevin Taylor

Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$133,432
Base pay
$133,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$133,432

At Department of Water Management, Kevin Taylor serves as a Plumbing Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,432.

Joseph Turman

Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$133,432
Base pay
$133,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$133,432

Joseph Turman is a Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,432.

Bernard Thompson

Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$133,432
Base pay
$133,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$133,432

Bernard Thompson holds the role of Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.

Colm Folan

Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$133,432
Base pay
$133,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$133,432

Colm Folan works as a Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Colm earned $133,432 in 2026.

Thomas Lally

Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$133,432
Base pay
$133,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$133,432

Thomas Lally holds the role of Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.

Daniel Jones

House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$133,432
Base pay
$133,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$133,432

Daniel Jones is a House Drain Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,432.

Michael Corcoran

House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$133,432
Base pay
$133,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$133,432

Michael Corcoran holds the role of House Drain Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.

Dominick Vittorini

Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$133,432
Base pay
$133,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$133,432

Dominick Vittorini works as a Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Dominick earned $133,432 in 2026.

Tracey Harrison

House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$133,432
Base pay
$133,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,432
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$133,432

Tracey Harrison holds the role of House Drain Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.

Anthony Lewsley

Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$132,142
Base pay
$132,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,142
Hourly rate
$64
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Lewsley is a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,142 (paid $64/hour).

Shawn Gowder

Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$132,142
Base pay
$132,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,142
Hourly rate
$64
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Shawn Gowder works as a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Shawn earned $132,142 in 2026 (paid $64/hour).

Peter Maheras

Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$132,142
Base pay
$132,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,142
Hourly rate
$64
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Peter Maheras serves as a Foreman of Electrical Mechanics. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,142 (paid $64/hour).

Joseph Lennon

Foreman of Electrical Mechanics/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$132,142
Base pay
$132,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,142
Hourly rate
$64
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Lennon holds the role of Foreman of Electrical Mechanics at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,142 (paid $64/hour).

Gary Deitz

Assistant Director of Finance/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$131,124
Base pay
$131,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,124
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,124

Gary Deitz works as a Assistant Director of Finance for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gary earned $131,124 in 2026.

Edmund Enright

Foreman of Steamfitters/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$131,040
Base pay
$131,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,040
Hourly rate
$63
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Edmund Enright works as a Foreman of Steamfitters for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Edmund earned $131,040 in 2026 (paid $63/hour).

James Macellaio Jr

Foreman of Steamfitters/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$131,040
Base pay
$131,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,040
Hourly rate
$63
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Macellaio Jr works as a Foreman of Steamfitters for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. James earned $131,040 in 2026 (paid $63/hour).

Juan Romero

Foreman of Steamfitters/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$131,040
Base pay
$131,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,040
Hourly rate
$63
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Juan Romero serves as a Foreman of Steamfitters. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,040 (paid $63/hour).

Michael Gallagher

Safety Specialist - Water Management/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$130,620
Base pay
$130,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$130,620

Michael Gallagher is a Safety Specialist - Water Management at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $130,620.

Christine Miller

Safety Specialist - Water Management/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$130,620
Base pay
$130,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,620
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$130,620

At Department of Water Management, Christine Miller serves as a Safety Specialist - Water Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,620.

Kathleen Henly

Assistant to the Commissioner/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$130,524
Base pay
$130,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,524
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$130,524

Kathleen Henly works as a Assistant to the Commissioner for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Kathleen earned $130,524 in 2026.

Anthony Buchanan

Water Chemist IV/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,636
Base pay
$129,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,636
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$129,636

Anthony Buchanan holds the role of Water Chemist IV at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,636.

Keisha Beatty

Lead Accountant/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,636
Base pay
$129,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,636
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$129,636

Keisha Beatty works as a Lead Accountant for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Keisha earned $129,636 in 2026.

Vernell Simmons Jr

Sanitary Engineer III/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,636
Base pay
$129,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,636
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$129,636

Vernell Simmons Jr is a Sanitary Engineer III at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,636.

Mariano Caruso

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Mariano Caruso serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Lavell Clinton

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Lavell Clinton serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Martin Doherty

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Martin Doherty serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Jeffrey Drawant

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jeffrey Drawant works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

Louis Grazziano

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Louis Grazziano holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Patrick Heneghan

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Heneghan is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Anthony Hickman

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Hickman is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Jim Huerta

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jim Huerta holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Frank Johnson

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Frank Johnson works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

Mario Lagiglio

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mario Lagiglio is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Ryan Leahy

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ryan Leahy is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Marco Loera

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marco Loera holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Dennis Looney

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Dennis Looney works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Dennis earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).

James Micetich

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Micetich holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Peter Michalec

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Peter Michalec holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Paul Mierzwa

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Paul Mierzwa serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Ray Roldan

Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$129,064
Base pay
$129,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,064
Hourly rate
$62
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ray Roldan is a Operating Engineer-Group A at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,064 (paid $62/hour).