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
Highest-paid first / page 12
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Susana Gutierrez 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Willie Hammond 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Gary Harrity 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Brandon Hendler works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Javier Herrera 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Desmond Hill works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Desmond earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Nathan Kates 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Leonard Langston serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Kenneth Lapage 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Ramon Lopez Jr 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Irving Love 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Joseph Mackinnon serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Robert Mc Nicholas 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Dominic Morabito serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Daniel Murray serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Mykhaylo Mytrofanyuk 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Kevin Naughton 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Sean O'Connell 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Daniel O'Connor serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Elmer Payton 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Mickey Pennick Ii 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Patrick Platt 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Terrell Purdis serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
James Richardson Jr 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Redic Richardson Jr 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
Craig Robinson 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
John Robinson 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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
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).
Operating Engineer-Group A/Department of Water Management
John Russell works as a Operating Engineer-Group A for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $129,064 in 2026 (paid $62/hour).