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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
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

$30,212$154,877+

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

Highest-paid first / page 15

Jason Jaltuch

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jason Jaltuch serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Imesha Johnson

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Imesha Johnson works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Imesha earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Steven Johnson

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Steven Johnson is a Plumber at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Calvin Jones

Caulker/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Calvin Jones holds the role of Caulker at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Deron Jones-Grigler

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Deron Jones-Grigler holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Tyras Jones

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tyras Jones is a Plumber at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Steve Kelly Jr

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Steve Kelly Jr serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Gabriel Klekoc

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gabriel Klekoc holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Joshua Konow

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joshua Konow holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Samuel Lewis

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Samuel Lewis works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Paul Liddi

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Paul Liddi serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Lorenzo Limas Iii

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lorenzo Limas Iii works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Lorenzo earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Steven Lombardi

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Steven Lombardi serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Peter Lucas

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Peter Lucas holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Martin Macedo

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Martin Macedo works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Francisco Macias

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Francisco Macias is a Plumber at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

John Mackinnon

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, John Mackinnon serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Devin Martin

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Devin Martin serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Robert Mccullum

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Robert Mccullum serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Cesar Meraz

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Cesar Meraz works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Cesar earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Edward Minet

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Edward Minet works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Edwin Morales

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Edwin Morales is a Plumber at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Sean Moran

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Sean Moran holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Thomas Moskal

Caulker/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Thomas Moskal serves as a Caulker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Dwan Muniz

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Dwan Muniz works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Dwan earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Timothy Nellis

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Timothy Nellis serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Patrick Newell

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Newell works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Joseph Norton

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Norton holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

James Ojeda

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Ojeda holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Margaret Owens

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Margaret Owens works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Alfred Paige

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Alfred Paige holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Undrell Payne

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Undrell Payne works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Undrell earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Kyle Perez

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Kyle Perez serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Richard Perez

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Richard Perez works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Matthew Pienta

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Matthew Pienta holds the role of Plumber at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Eric Porrata

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Eric Porrata serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Jason Powers

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jason Powers serves as a Plumber. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Curtis Price

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Curtis Price is a Plumber at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,840 (paid $61/hour).

Christopher Ramirez-Taylor

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Christopher Ramirez-Taylor works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).

Devon Redmond

Plumber/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$125,840
Base pay
$125,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,840
Hourly rate
$61
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Devon Redmond works as a Plumber for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Devon earned $125,840 in 2026 (paid $61/hour).