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 26
Bricklayer/Department of Water Management
Mario Vargas works as a Bricklayer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mario earned $110,365 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Bricklayer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Stacy Webb serves as a Bricklayer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,365 (paid $53/hour).
Bricklayer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Ashley Wesley-Wilkins serves as a Bricklayer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,365 (paid $53/hour).
Bricklayer/Department of Water Management
William Wilson works as a Bricklayer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. William earned $110,365 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Bricklayer/Department of Water Management
Charles Winchester works as a Bricklayer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $110,365 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Bricklayer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Michael Woulfe serves as a Bricklayer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,365 (paid $53/hour).
Bricklayer/Department of Water Management
Arunas Zentikas holds the role of Bricklayer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,365 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards/Department of Water Management
Charmain Ankum works as a Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Charmain earned $109,200 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Construction Laborers/Department of Water Management
Alfred Brown holds the role of Foreman of Construction Laborers at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards/Department of Water Management
Carl Choi works as a Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Carl earned $109,200 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Construction Laborers/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, John Daly serves as a Foreman of Construction Laborers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards/Department of Water Management
Maria Dominguez is a Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Construction Laborers/Department of Water Management
Jason Heidy is a Foreman of Construction Laborers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards/Department of Water Management
Shannon Hodrick works as a Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Shannon earned $109,200 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards/Department of Water Management
Juanita Jackson works as a Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Juanita earned $109,200 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Construction Laborers/Department of Water Management
Ferdinando Mc Cormick is a Foreman of Construction Laborers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards/Department of Water Management
James Oblak is a Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards/Department of Water Management
Terrence Sanchez works as a Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Terrence earned $109,200 in 2026 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Construction Laborers/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, John Scumaci serves as a Foreman of Construction Laborers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards/Department of Water Management
Youlanda Swanagan is a Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Construction Laborers/Department of Water Management
Michael Szorc holds the role of Foreman of Construction Laborers at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards/Department of Water Management
Katherine Villagomez holds the role of Foreman of Pipe / Salvage Yards at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,200 (paid $53/hour).
Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Department of Water Management
Kimberly Nichols is a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,950 (paid $52/hour).
Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Department of Water Management
Gregory Ortiz works as a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $108,950 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Department of Water Management
Rhonda Smiley works as a Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Rhonda earned $108,950 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers/Department of Water Management
Mario Tomasello holds the role of Foreman of Motor Truck Drivers at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,950 (paid $52/hour).
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
Mohammed Azeem works as a Water Chemist II for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mohammed earned $108,708 in 2026.
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Edwin Arbagey serves as a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576 (paid $52/hour).
Assistant Payroll Administrator/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
Carolyn Cabell is a Assistant Payroll Administrator at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,576.
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
Sharrie Campbell is a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman) at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,576 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Erin Cokeley serves as a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
John Danaher works as a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman) for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $108,576 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Matteo Denigris serves as a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
Joseph Diaz is a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman) at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,576 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
Curtis Fenton holds the role of Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman) at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,576 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Jessica Garcia serves as a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
Pamela Hall works as a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman) for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $108,576 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
James Hayden is a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman) at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,576 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
Muamet Isovski is a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman) at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,576 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Nicholas Kattan serves as a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576 (paid $52/hour).