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 35
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Jessi Nieto 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
Jonathan Noffsinger 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
Hector Norat Jr 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
Lorraine Norsworthy 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, Chukwuemeka Nwagbara serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management
John O Brien is a Emergency Crew Dispatcher 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
Hector Ochoa 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, Gerardo Olvera serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Alberto Onate 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
Eva Orozco works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Eva earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Douglas Ortiz serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Matthew Pagani serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Stanley Pahrue works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Stanley earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
James Paprzycki 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
Jose Paramo 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, Willie Parks Iii serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Marcus Patton 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
Jorge Perez 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, Jose Perez serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Laborer As Estimator/Department of Water Management
Natalie Perez holds the role of Laborer As Estimator 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
Jordan Perry works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jordan earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Tony Perry works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Tony earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Ashley Pitts works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Tomasz Plonka 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).
Stores Laborer/Department of Water Management
Jermaine Preston works as a Stores Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jermaine earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Stephanie Price 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
Steven Price is a Construction Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, George Protopappas 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
Anthony Purnell 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
Peter Radke 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
David Ramirez 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, Favian Ramos serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Stores Laborer/Department of Water Management
Juan Ramos is a Stores 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
Taveras Rander 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, Churron Randolph serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, James Rappold 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, Rashaun Ray serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Paul Readus serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Oscar Rea 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
Lionel Reaves works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Lionel earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).