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 52
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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Miles Lang works as a District Clerk for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Miles earned $53,520 in 2026.
District Clerk/Department of Water Management
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Kyle Logan 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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Linda Trentz 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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Josue Turcios holds the role of District Clerk at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,520.
Head Storekeeper/Department of Water Management
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Denette Borum holds the role of Head Storekeeper at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,936.
Water Quality Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Saul Gonzalez is a Water Quality Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,864.
Water Quality Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Rysheena Moore is a Water Quality Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,864.
Water Quality Inspector/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Raymond Velez serves as a Water Quality Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,864.
Foreman of Custodial Workers/Department of Water Management
Cheryl Hall works as a Foreman of Custodial Workers for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Cheryl earned $47,424 in 2026 (paid $23/hour).
Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management
Dyrell Applewhite Jr is a Custodial Worker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Carlos Ayala Jr serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management
Kenneth Black holds the role of Custodial Worker at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management
Jeffery Hunter works as a Custodial Worker for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jeffery earned $39,520 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management
Daniel Marshall works as a Custodial Worker for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $39,520 in 2026 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Markita Sanders serves as a Custodial Worker. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Custodial Worker/Department of Water Management
Davion Straughter is a Custodial Worker at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $39,520 (paid $19/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Norah Bott serves as a Student Intern. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Water Management
Priscila Juarez works as a Student Intern for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Priscila earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Adrian Kosztya serves as a Student Intern. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Water Management
Timothy Monberg holds the role of Student Intern at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,212 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Water Management
Tess O Connor works as a Student Intern for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time, 0.88 FTE. Tess earned $30,212 in 2026 (paid $17/hour).
Student Intern/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Walter Ostrowski serves as a Student Intern. They work full-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,212 (paid $17/hour).