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 17
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Michael Pondel works as a Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Timothy Raddatz serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Charles Robinson holds the role of Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Edwin Rodriguez serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Osvaldo Rojas works as a Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Osvaldo earned $125,611 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
Luis Saenz holds the role of Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Rafael Sauceda Jr serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Carlos Tinajero serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Juan Zuniga serves as a Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,611 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Cesar Acosta serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Brandon Betancourt works as a Steamfitter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Paul Boban holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Joseph Chappetto serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
James Civito holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Bela Csongradi is a Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Michael Fitzgerald Jr is a Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Edward Goodman works as a Steamfitter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Bernard Graczyk serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Kyle Joyce holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Francisco Juarez is a Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Nathan Kankowske serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Timothy Kostka is a Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Fredrick Meriweather serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Anthony Miller works as a Steamfitter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Paul O'Donnell holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
John Omalley holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Frederick Owens is a Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Daniel Robinson serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Miguel Romero serves as a Steamfitter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Joshua Shearer works as a Steamfitter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Joseph Smith holds the role of Steamfitter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,800 (paid $60/hour).
Steamfitter/Department of Water Management
Ughinga Williams works as a Steamfitter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ughinga earned $124,800 in 2026 (paid $60/hour).
Safety Specialist - Water Management/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
At Department of Water Management, Joseph Dalcamo serves as a Safety Specialist - Water Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,776.
Safety Specialist - Water Management/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
Anthony Matranga Iii holds the role of Safety Specialist - Water Management at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,776.
Chief Dispatcher/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
At Department of Water Management, Judith Diaz-Murphy serves as a Chief Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,740.
Assistant Superintendent of Water Meters/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
James Thome is a Assistant Superintendent of Water Meters at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,584.
Foreman of Carpenters/Department of Water Management
William Kirby is a Foreman of Carpenters at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,157 (paid $59/hour).
Engineering Technician IV/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
Israel Perez holds the role of Engineering Technician IV at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,976.
Engineering Technician IV/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
At Department of Water Management, Scott Waldinger serves as a Engineering Technician IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,976.
Filtration Engineer IV/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
Abdolreza Alemzadeh holds the role of Filtration Engineer IV at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,928.