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 3
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Michael Casey works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Brendan Coen works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Brendan earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Jesse Diaz serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Keith Eccarius is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Joseph Elbaor works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Patrick Gamboney holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Joseph Guzman holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Dennis Healy works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Dennis earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Conor Hehir holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Christophe Houlihan holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
David Howard works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. David earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Daniel Kolakowski is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Michael Lacey holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Charles Langston is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Richard Langston is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, James Lopez serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
John Mangan holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Michael Mangan serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Brandon Mecher is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Josephine Morabito holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Luis Ortiz Jr is a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Alex Pavone serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Robert Ready serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Joseph Reidy serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Zeric Richardson works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Zeric earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Victor Saldana works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Victor earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Daniel Santiago works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Bryant Simpson serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Robert Soprych holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Brian Sumner serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Raymone Troope works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Raymone earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Heber Vasquez works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Heber earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Joseph Vidmar serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
Kevin Walsh holds the role of Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,981 (paid $68/hour).
This Assistant Chief Operating Engineer record at Department of Water Management for Joseph Morabito may represent several individuals, totaling $141,981 in 2026.
Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, John Mcclellon serves as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,970 (paid $68/hour).
Filtration Engineer IV/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Heriberto Rodriguez serves as a Filtration Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,564.
Mechanical Engineer IV/Department of Water Management
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Bruce Savage works as a Mechanical Engineer IV for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Bruce earned $141,564 in 2026.
Electrical Engineer IV/Department of Water Management
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Jacek Wisniewski holds the role of Electrical Engineer IV at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,564.
Coordinating Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Nedda Djavid holds the role of Coordinating Engineer II at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,496.