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City of Chicago / Department of Water Management

Agency file

Department of Water Management

Source file: City of Chicago — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
2,063
Median total
$108,576
Highest record
$227,988

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$30,212$154,877+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$112,750 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$85,530
$101,358
$108,576
$125,840
$134,784

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).

Largest job titles

Construction Laborer
407 · $106,912
Motor Truck Driver
233 · $101,358
Hoisting Engineer
168 · $134,784
Plumber
128 · $125,840

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 7

Thomas Leiding

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Thomas Leiding serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Michael Leonard

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Leonard holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

William Leyden

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

William Leyden holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Paul Lombardi

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Paul Lombardi is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Brandon Lozano

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brandon Lozano holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Anthony Ludwig

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Ludwig is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Kevin Lum

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Kevin Lum holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Julio Luna

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Julio Luna works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Julio earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Sean Lyons

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Sean Lyons works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Joseph Mantlo

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Joseph Mantlo holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Anthony Martoccia

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Anthony Martoccia holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Charles Maslak

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Charles Maslak serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Michael Mccarthy

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Michael Mccarthy serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Daniel Mc Dermott

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Daniel Mc Dermott serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Gearld Mc Donagh

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Gearld Mc Donagh serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Thomas Mc Donagh Ii

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Thomas Mc Donagh Ii works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Robert Mcgleam

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Robert Mcgleam holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Martin Mcglynn

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Martin Mcglynn works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

William Mc Grath

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

William Mc Grath is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Brian Mcneela

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Brian Mcneela holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Michael Mc Partland

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Michael Mc Partland is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Jorge Mendez

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Jorge Mendez serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Eric Miller

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Eric Miller holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Grant Miller

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Grant Miller is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Jaime Moreno

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jaime Moreno holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Ramon Moreno

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ramon Moreno works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Ramon earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Paul Mulcahy

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Paul Mulcahy is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Martin Munoz

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Martin Munoz holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Martin Newell

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Martin Newell holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Edmond O Callaghan

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Edmond O Callaghan holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Barry O'Driscoll

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Barry O'Driscoll serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Erik Olson

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

At Department of Water Management, Erik Olson serves as a Hoisting Engineer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Ronan O Malley

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Ronan O Malley is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Matthew Osterman

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Matthew Osterman works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Jason Pacheco

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jason Pacheco holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Jose Perez

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Jose Perez is a Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Mauricio Perez

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Mauricio Perez holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Nicholas Peterson

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Nicholas Peterson works as a Hoisting Engineer for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $134,784 in 2026 (paid $65/hour).

Luke Phelan

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Luke Phelan holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).

Max Piccolo

Hoisting Engineer/Department of Water Management

2026 total comp
$134,784
Base pay
$134,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,784
Hourly rate
$65
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Max Piccolo holds the role of Hoisting Engineer at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,784 (paid $65/hour).