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 37
Stores Laborer/Department of Water Management
Darryl Shaw 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
Martin Sheahan 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).
Emergency Crew Dispatcher/Department of Water Management
April Sherman 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
At Department of Water Management, Donna Shields 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
Cora Simpson 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).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Michael Sinople 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
Kyle Sircher 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
At Department of Water Management, Carol Smith serves as a Stores Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Stores Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Daniel Smith serves as a Stores Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Derrick Smith 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
Henry Smith 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
Willie Smith Iii 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
Curby Smith Jr 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
Johnathan Soberanis 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, Raul Solorio 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, Javier Soto 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
Chonita Spencer works as a Emergency Crew Dispatcher for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Chonita earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Michael Stephenson 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, Treon Stephens 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, Monica Stewart serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Glenn Stovall 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
Samuel Strickland 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
Gregory Stubbs works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
James Svec works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. James earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Rodolfo Tapia 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
Nicholas Tassone 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, Arnisha Taylor serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Daniel Thomas 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
Julius Thomas works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Julius earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Arthur Thompson serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Scott Thompson 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
Abraham Toro 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, Carlos Torres 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
Tiffany Townsend 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).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Tangela Tuckenberry 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
Elizabeth Tweedy works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Raynetta Tyler serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Michelin Vasquez 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
Denise Vega works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Denise earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).
Construction Laborer/Department of Water Management
Matthew Vega works as a Construction Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $106,912 in 2026 (paid $51/hour).