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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 21

Donald Mc Mahon

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

At Department of Water Management, Donald Mc Mahon serves as a Mason Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410.

Victor Mendez Jr.

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Victor Mendez Jr. holds the role of Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,410.

Craig Ostrowski

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Craig Ostrowski is a Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410.

Daniel Pater

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Daniel Pater holds the role of Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,410.

Bill Pavela

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Bill Pavela is a Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410.

Mark Perkovich

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Mark Perkovich works as a Mason Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $121,410 in 2026.

Rodolfo Solis

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Rodolfo Solis is a Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410.

Anthony Valicento

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Anthony Valicento holds the role of Mason Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,410.

Antonino Vassallo

Mason Inspector/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,410

Antonino Vassallo works as a Mason Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Antonino earned $121,410 in 2026.

Richard De Laurentis

Foreman of Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Richard De Laurentis is a Foreman of Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Pearse Devlin

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Pearse Devlin serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Glenn Dillard

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Glenn Dillard serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Joseph Kearns

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Kearns is a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Jeffrey Kowalisyn

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jeffrey Kowalisyn serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

William March

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, William March serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Vincent Mcmahon

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Vincent Mcmahon is a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Dwight Nash

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Dwight Nash serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Marcin Nowak

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marcin Nowak holds the role of Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

John Ready

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Ready is a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Matteo Sanfratello

Foreman of Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Matteo Sanfratello holds the role of Foreman of Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Rufus Siggers

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Rufus Siggers serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Thomas Smith

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thomas Smith is a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

John Spaw

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Spaw holds the role of Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Gerald Washington

Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,410
Base pay
$121,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,410
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Gerald Washington serves as a Foreman of Sewer Bricklayers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,410 (paid $58/hour).

Michael Serpe

Safety Administrator/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,320
Base pay
$121,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,320
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,320

Michael Serpe holds the role of Safety Administrator at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,320.

Elizabeth Weber

Attorney - Excluded/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$121,320
Base pay
$121,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,320
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$121,320

Elizabeth Weber works as a Attorney - Excluded for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $121,320 in 2026.

Noel Albarran

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Noel Albarran works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Noel earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Timothy Arredondo

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Timothy Arredondo holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Christopher Barcelona

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Christopher Barcelona is a Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

James Barnes

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Barnes holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Israel Barrera

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Israel Barrera serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Eduardo Beltran

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Eduardo Beltran serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Elise Bertucci

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Elise Bertucci works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Elise earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Earl Briggs Jr

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Earl Briggs Jr works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Earl earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Daniel Buban

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Daniel Buban works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Kevin Bulger

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Kevin Bulger serves as a Electrical Mechanic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Todd Caamano

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Todd Caamano is a Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Benedetto Carfo

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Benedetto Carfo works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Benedetto earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).

Richard Casillas

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Richard Casillas holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,120 (paid $58/hour).

Joseph Coppola

Electrical Mechanic/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$120,120
Base pay
$120,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,120
Hourly rate
$58
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Coppola works as a Electrical Mechanic for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $120,120 in 2026 (paid $58/hour).