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 27
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
Magdy Khattab works as a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman) for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Magdy earned $108,576 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
Latorsha Knight 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
Leonardo Munoz 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
Anthony Passarelli 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
Linda Pitts 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
Duhamel Renfort 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, Cory Robinson 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
At Department of Water Management, Elton Sykes serves as a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,576 (paid $52/hour).
Staff Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Karen Tribble holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,576.
Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman)/Department of Water Management
Angelo Vasquez 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, William Wilson 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
Jeffrey Yersich works as a Construction Laborer (Sub-Foreman) for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $108,576 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Morocco Brown holds the role of Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Edrick Cooper serves as a Water Meter Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Edgar Granada holds the role of Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, John Green serves as a Water Meter Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Willie Hill holds the role of Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Eugene Johnson Iii holds the role of Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Raymond Johnson works as a Water Meter Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Raymond earned $107,952 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Charles Jones holds the role of Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Frank Jones Jr is a Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Kanon Liang works as a Water Meter Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Kanon earned $107,952 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Dimas Martinez holds the role of Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Stephen Moffett serves as a Water Meter Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Miguel Moreno works as a Water Meter Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Miguel earned $107,952 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Jose Ochoa holds the role of Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Michael O Connor Jr holds the role of Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Wayne Przyby works as a Water Meter Machinist for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Wayne earned $107,952 in 2026 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Noe Silva serves as a Water Meter Machinist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
James Stroud Jr is a Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Lawrence Stubbs Sr is a Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Water Meter Machinist/Department of Water Management
Jamaar Whitlock holds the role of Water Meter Machinist at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,952 (paid $52/hour).
Sanitary Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Adam Alrubaye works as a Sanitary Engineer II for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Adam earned $107,628 in 2026.
Water Chemist III/Department of Water Management
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Haben Belay is a Water Chemist III at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,628.
Civil Engineer IV/Department of Water Management
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Johnfavour Ng holds the role of Civil Engineer IV at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,628.
Civil Engineer IV/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Gwendolyn Opiela serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,628.
Sanitary Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Brendan Pelkey holds the role of Sanitary Engineer II at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,628.
Sanitary Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Andrew Ristau works as a Sanitary Engineer II for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $107,628 in 2026.
Filtration Engineer III/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Forough Vardian serves as a Filtration Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,628.
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Bryant Adams Jr serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).