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 47
Sanitary Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Godfred Badu Ansah works as a Sanitary Engineer II for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Godfred earned $88,524 in 2026.
Sanitary Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Michael Bohan holds the role of Sanitary Engineer II at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Sanitary Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Ethan Drake serves as a Sanitary Engineer II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,524.
Filtration Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Justin Kimbell is a Filtration Engineer II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,524.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Matthew Torrez serves as a Water Chemist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,524.
Microbiologist III/Department of Water Management
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Yesenia Vargas holds the role of Microbiologist III at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,524.
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Martin Chaidez works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $85,530 in 2026 (paid $41/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Pedro Hernandez is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,530 (paid $41/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Courtney Lewis holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,530 (paid $41/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Brandon Mclean serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,530 (paid $41/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Michael Mcneela holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,530 (paid $41/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Emilio Reyes serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,530 (paid $41/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Tyisha Sykes serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,530 (paid $41/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Brandon Taylor serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,530 (paid $41/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Santiago Trujillo holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,530 (paid $41/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Delondon Watson works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Delondon earned $85,530 in 2026 (paid $41/hour).
Project Coordinator/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Samantha Neerose serves as a Project Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,200.
Water Meter Assessor/Department of Water Management
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Shawanda Baker works as a Water Meter Assessor for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Shawanda earned $85,176 in 2026.
Water Meter Assessor/Department of Water Management
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Jacqueline Green holds the role of Water Meter Assessor at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,176.
Water Meter Assessor/Department of Water Management
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Kevin Moore Jr holds the role of Water Meter Assessor at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,176.
Water Meter Assessor/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Troslyn Murphy serves as a Water Meter Assessor. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,176.
Water Meter Assessor/Department of Water Management
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Jashjuan Short holds the role of Water Meter Assessor at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,176.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Sonia Diaz serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,128.
Mechanical Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Muntadher Aldelfi works as a Mechanical Engineer II for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Muntadher earned $84,192 in 2026.
Microbiologist II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Victoria Angeles serves as a Microbiologist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,192.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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Ashley Barrera holds the role of Water Chemist II at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,192.
Microbiologist II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Roy Buck serves as a Microbiologist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,192.
Programmer/Analyst/Department of Water Management
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Liliana Galvan works as a Programmer/Analyst for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Liliana earned $84,192 in 2026.
Microbiologist II/Department of Water Management
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Marjorie Hoffman is a Microbiologist II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,192.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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Gabriella Jordan is a Water Chemist II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,192.
Programmer/Analyst/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Dashaun Slaughter serves as a Programmer/Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,192.
Senior Office Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Marie Grear works as a Senior Office Assistant for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Marie earned $82,140 in 2026.
Senior Office Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Anna King holds the role of Senior Office Assistant at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,140.
Senior Office Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Cheryl Stewart works as a Senior Office Assistant for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Cheryl earned $82,140 in 2026.
Filtration Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Abeer Abu Hatab serves as a Filtration Engineer II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,636.
Filtration Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Mohammad Abuzneimah is a Filtration Engineer II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,636.
Filtration Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Omotayo Akinjiyan is a Filtration Engineer II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,636.
Filtration Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Khaled Al Qulaq works as a Filtration Engineer II for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Khaled earned $81,636 in 2026.
Filtration Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Cbten Alyasiry serves as a Filtration Engineer II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,636.
Filtration Engineer II/Department of Water Management
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Xavier Dobson-Krieger holds the role of Filtration Engineer II at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,636.