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 51
Administrative Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Simone Bragg works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Simone earned $58,764 in 2026.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Department of Water Management
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Maureen Emanuel holds the role of Clerk IV - Timekeeper at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Department of Water Management
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Guadalupe Nunez holds the role of Clerk IV - Timekeeper at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Department of Water Management
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Geanna Ramos is a Clerk IV - Timekeeper at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,764.
Laboratory Technician III/Department of Water Management
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Ben Stageberg holds the role of Laboratory Technician III at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Water Management
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Taishia Walker holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,764.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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Olivia Garza works as a District Clerk for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Olivia earned $58,728 in 2026.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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Anna Moore is a District Clerk at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,728.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Rey Aguayo is a Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Tiara Alfred serves as a Station Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Reggie Catayong is a Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Clarence Conners is a Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Phillip Crump is a Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Dustin Davis is a Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Sharde Drain holds the role of Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Katrice Everett works as a Station Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Katrice earned $57,479 in 2026.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Devon Goodloe is a Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Jennifer Jackson holds the role of Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Juan Lopez Jr is a Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Nichole Oliver holds the role of Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Juana Padilla serves as a Station Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Natalie Poole works as a Station Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Natalie earned $57,479 in 2026.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Rayshawn Quarles works as a Station Laborer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Rayshawn earned $57,479 in 2026.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Luis Rivera serves as a Station Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Denise Rowe serves as a Station Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Harvey Smith Iii serves as a Station Laborer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Melissa Vanderbilt holds the role of Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,479.
Station Laborer/Department of Water Management
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Marissa Williams-Moneyham is a Station Laborer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,479.
Clerk IV - Timekeeper/Department of Water Management
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Lecar Fox holds the role of Clerk IV - Timekeeper at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,000.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Izabella Dominguez serves as a District Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,112.
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
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Julio Rivera is a Laborer - Apprentice at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,112.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Aldo Rojas serves as a District Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,112.
Laborer - Apprentice/Department of Water Management
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Ramon Torres-Cerritos works as a Laborer - Apprentice for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ramon earned $56,112 in 2026.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Danuta Uryszek serves as a District Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,112.
Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management
Shirley Cassell holds the role of Custodial Worker at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,184 (paid $26/hour).
Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management
Orlando Hooks works as a Custodial Worker for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Orlando earned $54,184 in 2026 (paid $26/hour).
Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management
Elizabeth Watson is a Custodial Worker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,184 (paid $26/hour).
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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Naudia Evans is a District Clerk at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,520.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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Ronald Galvan works as a District Clerk for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $53,520 in 2026.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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Jessica Kelly holds the role of District Clerk at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,520.