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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 41

Rene Garcia

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Rene Garcia works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Rene earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Terrance Gatheright

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Terrance Gatheright serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Peter Giannola

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Peter Giannola holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Carlos Gonzalez Jr

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Carlos Gonzalez Jr serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Gregory Griffin

Pool Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Gregory Griffin is a Pool Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Frank Grillo

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Frank Grillo works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Juan Gutierrez

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Juan Gutierrez is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Rigoberto Guzman

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Rigoberto Guzman is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Alexander Hampton

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Alexander Hampton is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Matthew Hanley

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Matthew Hanley holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Philanders Hardy

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Philanders Hardy serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Naomi Hatzel

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Naomi Hatzel holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Willie Hawkins

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Willie Hawkins is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

James Healy

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, James Healy serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

George Henderson

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

George Henderson is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Julio Hernandez

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Julio Hernandez serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

John Hochleutner

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

John Hochleutner is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Donald Hollinquest Iii

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Donald Hollinquest Iii works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Delmo Hooks Jr.

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Delmo Hooks Jr. works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Delmo earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Barron Hooper Sr

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Barron Hooper Sr holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Allen Hopper

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Allen Hopper holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

James Horne

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

James Horne holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Derrick Howard

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Derrick Howard holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Edward Humphrey

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Edward Humphrey works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Edward earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Michael Hunley

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Michael Hunley serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Edward Hurt

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Edward Hurt is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

David Israel

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

David Israel is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Terrence Jackson

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Terrence Jackson holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Jose Jasso

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jose Jasso holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Michael Jefferson

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Michael Jefferson serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Mauricio Jimenez

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mauricio Jimenez holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Anthony Johnson

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Johnson works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Dorthia Johnson

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Dorthia Johnson holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Jacqueline Johnson

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jacqueline Johnson holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Lynita Johnson

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Lynita Johnson works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Lynita earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Roshawn Johnson

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Roshawn Johnson works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Roshawn earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).

Corey Jones

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Corey Jones holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Keith Jordan

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Keith Jordan serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Colleen Julian

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Colleen Julian holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Veceni Julious

Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$101,358
Base pay
$101,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,358
Hourly rate
$49
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Veceni Julious holds the role of Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,358 (paid $49/hour).