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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 43

Gabriel Michelsen

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

Gabriel Michelsen 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 Miglieri

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

Carlos Miranda

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

Marceau Mitchell

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

Tracy Montgomery

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

Tracy Montgomery 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 Morales

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

Augustine Morgan

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

Raymundo Moro

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

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

Lavell Morris

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

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

Thomas Mott

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

Kyle Mueller

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

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

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

William Murphy

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

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

Robert Muscari

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

Ahmad Nedley

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

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

John Norman

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 Norman 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 O Brien

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 O Brien 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).

William O Connell

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

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

Michael O Reilly

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

Keenan Owens

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

Andre Parker

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

Andre Patterson

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

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

Michael Pearson

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

Eric Perez

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 Perez 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).

Franklin Perez

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

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

Jesus Perez

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

Jesus Perez 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).

Ronnie Peterson

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

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

Albert Pickett

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

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

Doel Polanco

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

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

Doris Principe

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

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

Ronald Rainey

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

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

Pedro Ramirez 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

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

Patrick Rawls

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

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

Rene Ricardo

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 Ricardo 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).

William Rice

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

Joseph Rittorno

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 Rittorno 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).

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

Marline Rivera

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

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

Ruben Robertson

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

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

Reynaldo Rodriguez

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

Reynaldo Rodriguez 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).