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 50
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
Rogelio Ramirez works as a Station Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Rogelio earned $60,320 in 2026 (paid $29/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Froylan Adan holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Thomas Anderson holds the role of Watchman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Andres Ballesteros works as a Watchman for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Andres earned $58,802 in 2026 (paid $28/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Devyn Bevly is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Iven Brown holds the role of Watchman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Louis Callion is a Watchman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Carlos Castillo is a Watchman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Roy Chuskas holds the role of Watchman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Krystal Curley holds the role of Watchman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Charles Di Caro holds the role of Watchman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Domenico Difronzo is a Watchman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Andre Durham works as a Watchman for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Andre earned $58,802 in 2026 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
William Gordon works as a Watchman for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. William earned $58,802 in 2026 (paid $28/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Jacqueline Griffin serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Crystal Hernandez works as a Watchman for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Crystal earned $58,802 in 2026 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Juan Hernandez is a Watchman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Ken Jackson holds the role of Watchman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Timothy Jackson serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Cynthia Johnson serves as a Watchman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Latoya Lambert serves as a Watchman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Amare Lawrence serves as a Watchman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Yan Mai Yau works as a Watchman for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Yan earned $58,802 in 2026 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Mark Mantlo works as a Watchman for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $58,802 in 2026 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Jesus Morales Jr serves as a Watchman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Manuel Murillo is a Watchman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Delores Newell is a Watchman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Edward Norton is a Watchman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Eduardo Perez works as a Watchman for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Eduardo earned $58,802 in 2026 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Rachel Reed holds the role of Watchman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Davion Reynolds is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Bobby Sagastume holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
John Stube holds the role of Watchman at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Keeshaun Taylor holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Carlos Torres serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
Daniel Urbina is a Watchman at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
Albert Williams holds the role of Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Watchman/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Terrance Williams serves as a Watchman. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Keairra Young serves as a Laborer - Apprentice. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,802 (paid $28/hour).
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Department of Water Management
Source-specific fields
At Department of Water Management, Samantha Botica serves as a Clerk IV - Timekeeper. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,764.