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 10
Foreman of Water Pipe Construction/Department of Water Management
David Meziere is a Foreman of Water Pipe Construction at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,432 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Water Pipe Construction/Department of Water Management
Joseph Misch is a Foreman of Water Pipe Construction at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,432 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Sewer Cleaning/Department of Water Management
Robert Murdach works as a Foreman of Sewer Cleaning for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $133,432 in 2026 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Water Pipe Construction/Department of Water Management
Jeremiah Notter works as a Foreman of Water Pipe Construction for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jeremiah earned $133,432 in 2026 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Plumbers/Department of Water Management
At Department of Water Management, Frank O'Neill serves as a Foreman of Plumbers. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,432 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Water Pipe Construction/Department of Water Management
Omar Shakboua holds the role of Foreman of Water Pipe Construction at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Sewer Cleaning/Department of Water Management
John Sheppard is a Foreman of Sewer Cleaning at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,432 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Water Pipe Construction/Department of Water Management
Anthony Tucki holds the role of Foreman of Water Pipe Construction at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432 (paid $64/hour).
Pipe Locating Machine Operator/Department of Water Management
Jay Voegtle holds the role of Pipe Locating Machine Operator at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432 (paid $64/hour).
Foreman of Plumbers/Department of Water Management
Marvin Walker holds the role of Foreman of Plumbers at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432 (paid $64/hour).
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Jerry Bean holds the role of Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Cornelius Brown holds the role of House Drain Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Michael Cardiff serves as a Plumbing Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,432.
House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Michael Corcoran holds the role of House Drain Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Juan Covarrubias holds the role of House Drain Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Dominick Dillane holds the role of Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Sean Durcan is a Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Jaime Echeverria works as a Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Jaime earned $133,432 in 2026.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Miguel Farias holds the role of Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Eduardo Feregrino works as a Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Eduardo earned $133,432 in 2026.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Zane Fleming serves as a Plumbing Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Colm Folan works as a Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Colm earned $133,432 in 2026.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Robert Frank works as a Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $133,432 in 2026.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Matthew Gallagher serves as a Plumbing Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Daniel Geiss works as a Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $133,432 in 2026.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Javier Gonzalez holds the role of Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Richard Gruenke works as a Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $133,432 in 2026.
House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management
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John Haniacek holds the role of House Drain Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Tracey Harrison holds the role of House Drain Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Andrew Hulede serves as a House Drain Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,432.
House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Richard Johnston is a House Drain Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,432.
House Drain Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Daniel Jones is a House Drain Inspector at Department of Water Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Thomas Lally holds the role of Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Christopher Langowski works as a Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $133,432 in 2026.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, Roy Lohse serves as a Plumbing Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Thomas Majewski holds the role of Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Shane Martin holds the role of Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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Michael May holds the role of Plumbing Inspector at Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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At Department of Water Management, John Molenstra serves as a Plumbing Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,432.
Plumbing Inspector/Department of Water Management
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John Moran works as a Plumbing Inspector for Department of Water Management. Their status is full-time. John earned $133,432 in 2026.