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 19
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Jason Garcia works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Randy Ginden serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Clifford Gisler serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
John Gorges is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
John Grebenor works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Joshua Griffin serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Maureen Gutierrez holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Nicholas Halloran works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
James Hardy works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. James earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Joseph Hein works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Patrick Henehan holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Mark Henry works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Juan Herrera serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Tiburcio Herrera is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Timothy Hickey works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Michael Holiday is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Denis Holmes is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Stephen Hughes serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Charles Jackson is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Eugene Janowski is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Thomas Kendall holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Pascal Kerin holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
John Kilmartin holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Fred Klinger is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Beatriz Labra holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Daniel Lamm serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
John Lavelle works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Michael Liddell is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Vanessa Ligety works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Vanessa earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Joseph Locasto is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Jaime Loera is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Guillermo Lopez works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Guillermo earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Alejandro Lugo serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Jack Luzin serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Daniel Luzzi is a Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Patrick Lyman holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
James Lynch holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Paul Marano works as a Operating Engineer-Group C for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $122,616 in 2026 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Robert Mclean serves as a Operating Engineer-Group C. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,616 (paid $59/hour).
Operating Engineer-Group C/Department of Water Management
Alonso Monarrez holds the role of Operating Engineer-Group C at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,616 (paid $59/hour).