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 34
Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Barbara Mckennie serves as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Tomeka Mckinney works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Tomeka earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Zarak Mc Laurin works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Zarak earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Mary Mcmanus serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Kevon Mctizic 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).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Fredy Medina is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Leonard Melendez 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).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, William Mellicant serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Patrick Mertz works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
James Micetic is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Norbert Mikalunas serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Kenneth Miller 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).
Laborer As Estimator/Department of Water Management
Lavonne Mills is a Laborer As Estimator at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Dorian Minor works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Dorian earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Katina Minter serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Jesus Miramontes is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Cinthia Miranda works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Cinthia earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
David Mireles works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. David earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Joyce Mitchell works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Joyce earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Joshua Miti serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Jimmie Mixon works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jimmie earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Demarco Monroe serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Jacob Moore is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Marcus Moore works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Marcus earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Sonya Mora serves as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Brian Morris serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Cedric Morris works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Cedric earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Hollie Morris serves as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Abraham Moya is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Stores Laborer/Department of Water Management
Liying Moy holds the role of Stores Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Karriem Muhammad is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Rahman Muhammad serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Martin Munoz works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Pedro Munoz serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Tyrone Murphy is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Jesus Navarro Jr works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Lizahira Navarro is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Daniel Negron works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Nikiyah Nelson 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).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Sydney Newman serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).