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City of Chicago / Department of Water Management

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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
Total payroll
$232.6M
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

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

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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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

Shawanda Hodrick

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

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

Camron Hohl

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, Camron Hohl serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Monquana Holmes

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

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

Maurice Houston

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

Ashley Hubbard

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

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

Christopher Iandolo Ii

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

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

April Jacobs

Laborer As Estimator/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, April Jacobs serves as a Laborer As Estimator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Ansari Jefferson

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

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

Maria Jimenez

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

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

Ryan Jimenez

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, Ryan Jimenez serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Andre Johnson

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

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

Anthony Johnson

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

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

Charles Johnson Jr

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

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

Woodrow Johnson

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

Woodrow Johnson 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).

Roosevelt Jones Iv

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

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

Edward Jones

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, Edward Jones serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Jhaton Jones

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

At Department of Water Management, Jhaton Jones serves as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Lance Jones

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

Lance Jones 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).

Shaniece Jones

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

Shaniece Jones 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).

Tashara Jones

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, Tashara Jones serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Gregory Jossell

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

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

Thomiya Kendricks

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, Thomiya Kendricks serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

Dominique Lawson

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

Dominique Lawson 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).

Heriberto Leon

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, Heriberto Leon serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).

David Lewis

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

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

Kourtnae London

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

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