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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
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

$30,212$154,877+

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

Highest-paid first / page 5

Avi Yarkony

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

Avi Yarkony is a Engineering Technician V at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,916.

Lavance Agee

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, Lavance Agee serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $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).

Scott Alfich

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

Scott Alfich 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).

Jesus Almanza

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, Jesus Almanza serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Jesus Alvarez

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

Jesus Alvarez works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jesus 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).

Rocco Arcieri

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

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

Patrick Arlowe Jr

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

Arthur Baker

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

Arthur Baker 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).

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).

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).

Joseph Borghi

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

Joseph Bracken

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, Joseph Bracken serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Sam Bradley Jr

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, Sam Bradley Jr serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Andre Brown

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

Andre Brown works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Andre earned $134,784 in 2026 (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).

Jason Carldwell

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, Jason Carldwell serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $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).

Ariany Chacon

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

Ariany Chacon works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ariany 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).

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).

Michael Cisco

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

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

Peter Conneely

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

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

Michael Conwell

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, Michael Conwell serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Henry Coyle

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

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

Anthony Cozzi

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

Thomas Craven

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 Craven 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).

Ronald Crawford

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

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

Dennis Creighton

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, Dennis Creighton serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Peter Cruz

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

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

Thomas Culen

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, Thomas Culen serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

William Cullen

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

Thomas Dalton Jr

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

Lucas Davidson

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

Lucas Davidson 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).

Al-Jamur Dean

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, Al-Jamur Dean 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).

Kevin Donnelly

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, Kevin Donnelly serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $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).