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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
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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Favian Ramos

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

Natalie Perez

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

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).

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

David Ramirez

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 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).

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).

Mary Mcmanus

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

Steven Davis

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

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

Andrea Archie

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

Kevin Dumais

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 Dumais serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $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).

Rashaun Ray

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, Rashaun Ray serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,912 (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).

Gary Arredia

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

Gabriel Ruiz

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

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

Kenyatta Donegan

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, Kenyatta Donegan serves as a Construction Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $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).

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).

Jose Zepeda

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

Mano Kachatorian

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

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

Rickey King

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

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

Oscar Loza

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

Oscar Loza 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).

Tomeka Mckinney

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

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).

Shaun Holt

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

Johnathan Soberanis

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

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).

Marco 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

Marco Jimenez 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).

Royce Ward

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

Tiffany Townsend

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

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).

William Jones 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

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

Bryant Adams 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

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

Luis Ruiz

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

Richard Fischer

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

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

Jovan Bonilla

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

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

Shana Mcdowell

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

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

Zakiya Connor-Spencer

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

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

Nicholas Sabatino

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

Nicholas Sabatino 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).

Eduardo Lopez

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

Eduardo Lopez 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).

James Micetic

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

James Chiles

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

Jason Jenkins

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

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