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 24
Caulker/Department of Water Management
Robert Pickens holds the role of Caulker at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,256 (paid $54/hour).
Caulker/Department of Water Management
Jawaharial Williams is a Caulker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,256 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
Gary Fields Sr. is a Painter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
Vincent Fus is a Painter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
Henry Graham works as a Painter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Henry earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
Richard Gregory is a Painter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Lavell Ingram serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, William Nino serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
Jesus Nunez works as a Painter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Roman Ortiz serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
Troy Perkins works as a Painter for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Troy earned $112,944 in 2026 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
Salvador Santos is a Painter at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
Joseph Schlenk holds the role of Painter at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Painter/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Christopher Shaw serves as a Painter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,944 (paid $54/hour).
Sanitary Engineer III/Department of Water Management
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Michael Cunningham works as a Sanitary Engineer III for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $112,536 in 2026.
Filtration Engineer IV/Department of Water Management
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Kevin Gassmann works as a Filtration Engineer IV for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $112,536 in 2026.
Civil Engineer IV/Department of Water Management
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Conghui Ge holds the role of Civil Engineer IV at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,536.
Filtration Engineer III/Department of Water Management
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Zan Li is a Filtration Engineer III at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,536.
Contracts Coordinator/Department of Water Management
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Renee Milton works as a Contracts Coordinator for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Renee earned $112,536 in 2026.
Sanitary Engineer III/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Edward Park serves as a Sanitary Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,536.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Karma Ashley serves as a Water Chemist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,236.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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Daniel Brandys holds the role of Water Chemist II at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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George Howell Jr holds the role of Water Chemist II at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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Christopher Kunigelis works as a Water Chemist II for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $112,236 in 2026.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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Terry Parker holds the role of Water Chemist II at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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Akilah Roberts holds the role of Water Chemist II at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,236.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Paulette Crayton works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Paulette earned $112,104 in 2026.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Edith Johnson holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,104.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Tracy Stokes is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,104.
Civil Engineer V/Department of Water Management
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Dave Oguah works as a Civil Engineer V for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Dave earned $111,000 in 2026.
Cement Finisher/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, James Burford serves as a Cement Finisher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Department of Water Management
Jose Flores holds the role of Cement Finisher at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Department of Water Management
Miguel Garcia is a Cement Finisher at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Department of Water Management
Adam Hall is a Cement Finisher at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Sergio Hernandez serves as a Cement Finisher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Department of Water Management
Eric Jones is a Cement Finisher at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Department of Water Management
Salvador Munoz is a Cement Finisher at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Department of Water Management
Enrique Ortega is a Cement Finisher at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $110,448 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Department of Water Management
Marvin Ortega works as a Cement Finisher for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Marvin earned $110,448 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Cement Finisher/Department of Water Management
Ramon Toledo Sr holds the role of Cement Finisher at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,448 (paid $53/hour).