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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 42

Sophia Kakish

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

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

La Kane

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

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

Labros Kekos

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, Labros Kekos serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Grazyna Koch

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

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

James Konopacki

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

Kenneth Kulovitz

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

Kenneth Kulovitz 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).

Italo Lampignano

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

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

Thomas Lavoie

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

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

Clarence Lawrence

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

Clarence Lawrence 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 Leon

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

Darius Lester

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

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

Walter Lewis

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

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

Joseph Lienemann

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

Joseph Lienemann 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).

Leon Lipsey

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

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

Zhirong Li

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

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

Arnold Lloyd

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

Arnold Lloyd 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).

Gregory Loosa

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 Loosa 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).

Gerardo Lopez

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, Gerardo Lopez serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Janice Love

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

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

Michael Lozano

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

Michael Lozano 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).

Alberto Luna

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

Alberto Luna 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).

Lawrence Magana

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

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

Daniel Magnanenzi Jr

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

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

Eric Marrero Berrios

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, Eric Marrero Berrios serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

James Marshall 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, James Marshall Jr serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Rafael Martinez Ortiz

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, Rafael Martinez Ortiz serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

William Martinkus

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, William Martinkus serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Jose Mata

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 Mata 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 Matias

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

Jose Matias 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).

Tonisha Mcbryde

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

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

Bernice Mcclellon

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

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

Eric Mcgee

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

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

Gregory Mc Guirk

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 Mc Guirk 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).

Larenzell Mcintosh

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

Larenzell Mcintosh 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 Mc Kinney

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

Stephen Mc Manus

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

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

Marcos Medina

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, Marcos Medina serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).

Danny Mei

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

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

Joseph Mendza

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

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

Laserik Michael

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, Laserik Michael serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).