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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

Page 5

Michael Torres

Engineering Technician V/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,916
Base pay
$134,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,916
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$134,916

Michael Torres works as a Engineering Technician V for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $134,916 in 2026.

Brian Fitzmaurice

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brian Fitzmaurice holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Patrick Gjeldun

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Patrick Gjeldun holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Anthony Carolan

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Carolan works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

James Chierici

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Chierici is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Nicholas Peterson

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nicholas Peterson works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Emanuel Gomez

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Emanuel Gomez serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Rustin Bazarek

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Rustin Bazarek is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Grzegorz Dorosz

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Grzegorz Dorosz is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Luke Phelan

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Luke Phelan holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Ryan Cholewa

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ryan Cholewa holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Kyle Kozik

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Kyle Kozik serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Disa Cantore

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Disa Cantore serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Giovanni Giovenco

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Giovanni Giovenco holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Korey Kneller

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Korey Kneller works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Korey earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Matthew Osterman

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Matthew Osterman works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Nicola Anderson

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nicola Anderson is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

John Klaes

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, John Klaes serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Max Piccolo

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Max Piccolo holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Andrew Giglione

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Andrew Giglione works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Denise Bargo

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Denise Bargo is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Mario Giglione

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mario Giglione works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mario earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Justin Kelly

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Justin Kelly works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Timothy Kavanaugh Ii

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Timothy Kavanaugh Ii works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Gino Gigliotti

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gino Gigliotti is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Grant Miller

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Grant Miller is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Thomas Julian

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thomas Julian works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Jorge Mendez

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jorge Mendez serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

William Demas

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

William Demas works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. William earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Jaime Moreno

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jaime Moreno holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Erik Olson

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Erik Olson serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

John Klabish

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Klabish works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Charles Maslak

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Charles Maslak serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Festus Folan

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Festus Folan is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Alek Albrecht

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Alek Albrecht serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Patrick Krol

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Patrick Krol serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Eric Miller

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Eric Miller holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Thomas Gregory

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thomas Gregory is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Marcos Balderrama

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Marcos Balderrama holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Joseph Mantlo

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Mantlo holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).