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City of Chicago / Department of Water Management

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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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Dominic Morabito

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, Dominic Morabito serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Mykhaylo Mytrofanyuk

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

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).

Kevin Naughton

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

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).

Daniel O'Connor

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, Daniel O'Connor serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Elmer Payton

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

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).

Mickey Pennick Ii

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

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).

Terrell Purdis

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, Terrell Purdis serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Craig Robinson

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

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).

Brian Bates

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

Brian Bates 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).

Robert Bastien

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

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

John Bowles

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

John Bowles 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).

Victor Bruno

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

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

Tom Burke

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

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

Joseph 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

Joseph Caruso 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 Debartolo

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 Debartolo 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).

Jon Doles

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

Jon Doles 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).

Michael Dudeck

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

Michael Dudeck 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).

Joseph Frangello

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, Joseph Frangello serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Patrick Geraghty

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, Patrick Geraghty serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Susana Gutierrez

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

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).

Willie Hammond

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

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).

Brandon Hendler

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

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).

Javier Herrera

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

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).

Desmond Hill

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

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).

Nathan Kates

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

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).

Kenneth Lapage

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

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).

Ramon Lopez Jr

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

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).

Irving Love

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

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).

Joseph Mackinnon

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, Joseph Mackinnon serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Robert Mc Nicholas

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

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).

Daniel Murray

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, Daniel Murray serves as a Operating Engineer-Group A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,064 (paid $62/hour).

Patrick Platt

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 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).

Redic Richardson Jr

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

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).

John Robinson

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

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).

Michael Torres

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

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

David Valentin

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

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

Marcus Wallace

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

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

Kenneth White

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

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

Leroy Williamson Jr

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

Leroy Williamson 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).

Brian Zinchuk

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

Brian Zinchuk 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).