City of Chicago / Department of Water Management
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 45
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Anthony Williams is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Yusef Williams-Bey serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Billy Williams is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Dennis Williams works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Dennis earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Elizabeth Williams works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Gregory Williams 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).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Howard Williams 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).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Reginald Williamson 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).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Robby Williams 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).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Eric Wilson serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Robert Wimms is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Kim Wong 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).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Randy Woodson 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).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Robert Woods works as a Motor Truck Driver for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $101,358 in 2026 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, May Yung serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Hector Zamora serves as a Motor Truck Driver. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Pascual Zamora is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
James Zavos 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).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Daniel Zizumbo is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Motor Truck Driver/Department of Water Management
Luis Zizumbo is a Motor Truck Driver at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $101,358 (paid $49/hour).
Electrical Engineer IV/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Mark Koziel serves as a Electrical Engineer IV. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,408.
Project Coordinator/Department of Water Management
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Elizabeth Holmes works as a Project Coordinator for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $98,928 in 2026.
Safety Specialist - Water Management/Department of Water Management
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Archibaldo Flores works as a Safety Specialist - Water Management for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Archibaldo earned $98,892 in 2026.
Assistant to the Commissioner/Department of Water Management
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Sonia Avila holds the role of Assistant to the Commissioner at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,832.
Chief Contract Expediter/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Lakisha Jackson serves as a Chief Contract Expediter. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,956.
Information Coordinator/Department of Water Management
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Daniel Riordan holds the role of Information Coordinator at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,956.
Civil Engineer III/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Ramone Adams serves as a Civil Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,488.
Filtration Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Mohsen Ahadi Cherkonloei is a Filtration Engineer II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,488.
Civil Engineer III/Department of Water Management
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Fariborz Bazargani works as a Civil Engineer III for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Fariborz earned $97,488 in 2026.
Microbiologist IV/Department of Water Management
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Sharon Cisneros holds the role of Microbiologist IV at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,488.
Equity Officer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Elizabeth Gonzalez serves as a Equity Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,488.
Filtration Engineer III/Department of Water Management
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Joash Jacob holds the role of Filtration Engineer III at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,488.
Sanitary Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Jason Kuntz is a Sanitary Engineer II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,488.
Civil Engineer III/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Mohammad Mashal serves as a Civil Engineer III. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,488.
Filtration Engineer III/Department of Water Management
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Boi Trinh holds the role of Filtration Engineer III at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,488.
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Amonte Allen serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Jordan Haynes holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Victor Mendoza works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Victor earned $96,221 in 2026 (paid $46/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Daisy Meza serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,221 (paid $46/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Ata Muhammad is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $96,221 (paid $46/hour).