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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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Tariq Anderson

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Tariq Anderson 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).

Robert Soprych

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Bryant Simpson

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Brian Sumner

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Joseph Vidmar

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

John Mangan

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Dennis Healy

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Daniel Santiago

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Victor Saldana

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Joseph Reidy

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Zeric Richardson

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Joseph Elbaor

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Anthony Amedio

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Amedio works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Alex Pavone

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Robert Ready

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Joseph Guzman

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Luis Ortiz Jr

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Kevin Walsh

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Josephine Morabito

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Keith Eccarius

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Christophe Houlihan

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Brandon Mecher

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Joseph MorabitoMay be multiple

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

This Assistant Chief Operating Engineer record at Department of Water Management for Joseph Morabito may represent several individuals, totaling $141,981 in 2026.

Gabriel Arredondo

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gabriel Arredondo works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gabriel earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Michael Mangan

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Patrick Gamboney

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

David Howard

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Jesse Diaz

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Michael Casey

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Charles Langston

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Gerald Becker

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gerald Becker works as a Assistant Chief Operating Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gerald earned $141,981 in 2026 (paid $68/hour).

Richard Langston

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Daniel Kolakowski

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

James Lopez

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Michael Lacey

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,981
Base pay
$141,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,981
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

John Mcclellon

Assistant Chief Operating Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,970
Base pay
$141,970
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,970
Hourly rate
$68
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

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).

Jacek Wisniewski

Electrical Engineer IV/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,564
Base pay
$141,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,564
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$141,564

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.

Bruce Savage

Mechanical Engineer IV/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,564
Base pay
$141,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,564
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$141,564

Bruce Savage works as a Mechanical Engineer IV for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Bruce earned $141,564 in 2026.

Heriberto Rodriguez

Filtration Engineer IV/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$141,564
Base pay
$141,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,564
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$141,564

At Department of Water Management, Heriberto Rodriguez serves as a Filtration Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,564.

Michael Fitzgerald

Coordinating Engineer I/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$140,496
Base pay
$140,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,496
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$140,496

At Department of Water Management, Michael Fitzgerald serves as a Coordinating Engineer I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,496.