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 49
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Salvador Ochoa works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Salvador earned $74,838 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Areial Peters is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Elizabeth Revilla holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Jesus Silva works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $74,838 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
David Trimble works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. David earned $74,838 in 2026 (paid $36/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Marcus Williams is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,838 (paid $36/hour).
Microbiologist II/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Andres Coronel serves as a Microbiologist II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,160.
Water Chemist II/Department of Water Management
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Lexes Harper is a Water Chemist II at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,160.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Terry Goodman works as a Water Rate Taker for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Terry earned $74,136 in 2026.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Quentin Holloman is a Water Rate Taker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,136.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Glorybe Pizarro serves as a Water Rate Taker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,136.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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James Wallace is a Water Rate Taker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,136.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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Dawn Cruz is a District Clerk at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,412.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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Regina Williams works as a District Clerk for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Regina earned $71,412 in 2026.
Engineering Technician IV/Department of Water Management
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Marquise Collins holds the role of Engineering Technician IV at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,752.
Administrative Services Officer I/Department of Water Management
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Leticia Godina holds the role of Administrative Services Officer I at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,752.
Administrative Services Officer I/Department of Water Management
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Sonia Rawski holds the role of Administrative Services Officer I at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,752.
Administrative Services Officer I/Department of Water Management
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Naomi Rivas works as a Administrative Services Officer I for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Naomi earned $70,752 in 2026.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Aby Chacko is a Water Rate Taker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,740.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Wilmarilane Cuebas Rivera holds the role of Water Rate Taker at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,740.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Marine Rodriguez is a Water Rate Taker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,740.
Water Rate Taker/Department of Water Management
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Jasmere Williams is a Water Rate Taker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,740.
Supervising Watchman-Water Management/Department of Water Management
Dominique Green works as a Supervising Watchman-Water Management for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Dominique earned $70,429 in 2026 (paid $34/hour).
Supervising Watchman-Water Management/Department of Water Management
Erica Stewart-Brent is a Supervising Watchman-Water Management at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,429 (paid $34/hour).
Foreman of Station Laborers/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Shartone Moore serves as a Foreman of Station Laborers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,334.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Katrina Jackson works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Katrina earned $68,256 in 2026.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Angela Mason works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $67,608 in 2026.
Staff Assistant - Excluded/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Nate Reese serves as a Staff Assistant - Excluded. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,516.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Victoria Alexander works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Victoria earned $64,488 in 2026.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Department of Water Management
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Dinah Chalmers holds the role of Clerk IV - Timekeeper at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,488.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Chewee Hughley works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Chewee earned $64,488 in 2026.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Department of Water Management
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Cynthia Johnson holds the role of Clerk IV - Timekeeper at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,488.
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Uriyah Israel works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Uriyah earned $64,147 in 2026 (paid $31/hour).
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Department of Water Management
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Praneet Allen holds the role of Clerk IV - Timekeeper at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,548.
Accounting Technician/Department of Water Management
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Julio Almanza works as a Accounting Technician for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Julio earned $61,548 in 2026.
Accounting Technician/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Sydney Martinez serves as a Accounting Technician. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,548.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Department of Water Management
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Latoya Price works as a Clerk IV - Timekeeper for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Latoya earned $61,548 in 2026.
Accounting Technician/Department of Water Management
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Nefertiti Torres-Aceves is a Accounting Technician at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,548.
Accounting Technician/Department of Water Management
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Charnette Weatherspoon works as a Accounting Technician for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Charnette earned $61,548 in 2026.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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Edward Thomas holds the role of District Clerk at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,524.