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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 31

Andrew Galanos

Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Andrew Galanos holds the role of Emergency Crew Dispatcher at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Frank Ganshirt

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Frank Ganshirt serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Danney Garcia

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Danney Garcia is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Rosaura Garcia

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Rosaura Garcia serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Kenny Gardiner

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kenny Gardiner holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Robert Garza

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Garza is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Cynthia Gaudish

Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Cynthia Gaudish is a Emergency Crew Dispatcher at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Robert Giamarusti

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Giamarusti is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Darren Gilbert

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Darren Gilbert works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Darren earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Lee Gilbo

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lee Gilbo works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Lee earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Derrick Gilmore

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Derrick Gilmore serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Eric Gilmore

Stores Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Eric Gilmore serves as a Stores Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Nico Giovenco

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nico Giovenco is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Alexis Gonzalez

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Alexis Gonzalez holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

David Gonzalez

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, David Gonzalez serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Stephen Gonzalez

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Stephen Gonzalez works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Tracey Gregory

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Tracey Gregory serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Corey Griffin

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Corey Griffin is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Carol Grigler

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Carol Grigler serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

James Grimes

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Grimes holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Anthony Groh

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Anthony Groh serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Victor Guillen

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Victor Guillen serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Kyle Gundlach

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kyle Gundlach is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

James Guttillo

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Guttillo is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Carl Guyton

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Carl Guyton is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Diana Guzman

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Diana Guzman holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Aliante Hal

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Aliante Hal works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Aliante earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Margaret Hall

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Margaret Hall works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Darryl Hammond

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Darryl Hammond works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Darryl earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Ardell Handley

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Ardell Handley serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Kevin Hannah

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Kevin Hannah serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Marcus Harrington

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marcus Harrington works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Marcus earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Alecia Harris

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Alecia Harris serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Antonio Harris

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Antonio Harris is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Gregory Hartmann

Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gregory Hartmann works as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Eddie Harvey

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Eddie Harvey works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Eddie earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

James Hayden Iii

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, James Hayden Iii serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Leslie Haymon

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Leslie Haymon is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Maurice Henry-Mcgruder

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Maurice Henry-Mcgruder works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Maurice earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).

Daniel Hensel

Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$106,912
Base pay
$106,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,912
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Daniel Hensel holds the role of Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).