Agency file

Lead Section

Source file: City of Cincinnati — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 21, 2026

The Lead Section is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 11 employees with median total compensation of $98,355; the highest distinct record was $136,032.

Year: 2026
Employees: 11
Median total: $98,355
Highest record: $136,032

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$75,381$136,032+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 11 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($98,355) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $101,595 (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

$82,371

$92,106

$98,355

$116,677

$122,552

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $122,552 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $82,371. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Administrative Specialist-Exm

4 · $90,363

Assistant Supervisor of Constructn Inspector

2 · $96,817

Principal Engineer-Exm

1 · $136,032

Supervising Management Analyst

1 · $122,552

Supervisor of Water District Mnt-Exm

1 · $116,677

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 1

Kevin Kappers

Principal Engineer-Exm/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$136,032

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $136,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,032
Hire date: 2016-08-28
Pay grade: 216
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D8SMG
Jobcode: 216
Jobtitle Abbrv: Principal
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00216037
Sal Admin Plan: D8

Kevin Kappers holds the role of Principal Engineer-Exm at Lead Section within Lead. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,032. Their pay grade is 216.

Charlotte Walton

Supervising Management Analyst/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$122,552

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $122,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,552
Hire date: 1996-04-21
Pay grade: 041
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D8SMG
Jobcode: 041
Jobtitle Abbrv: SupvMgmAn
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00041076
Sal Admin Plan: D8

Charlotte Walton works as a Supervising Management Analyst for Lead Section within Lead. They have served since 1996 (about 30 years). Charlotte earned $122,552 in 2026. Their pay grade is 041.

Richard Luckey

Supervisor of Water District Mnt-Exm/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$116,677

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $116,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,677
Hire date: 2004-06-27
Pay grade: 762
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 762
Jobtitle Abbrv: SupWtrDist
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00762008
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

Richard Luckey holds the role of Supervisor of Water District Mnt-Exm at Lead Section within Lead. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,677. Their pay grade is 762.

Shawn Binkley

Assistant Supervisor of Water Distr/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$102,082

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $102,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,082
Hire date: 2009-05-31
Pay grade: 753
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 753
Jobtitle Abbrv: AsstSpWDis
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00753009
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

Shawn Binkley works as a Assistant Supervisor of Water Distr for Lead Section within Lead. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service. Shawn earned $102,082 in 2026. Their pay grade is 753.

Brian Wogenstahl

Administrative Specialist-Exm/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$98,355

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $98,355
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,355
Hire date: 2003-03-02
Pay grade: 001
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 001
Jobtitle Abbrv: Administra
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00001207
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

Brian Wogenstahl is a Administrative Specialist-Exm at Lead Section within Lead. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years. 2026 total compensation came to $98,355. They are classified at grade 001.

Heather Noe

Administrative Specialist-Exm/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$98,355

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $98,355
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,355
Hire date: 2010-03-15
Pay grade: 001
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 001
Jobtitle Abbrv: Administra
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00001199
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

Heather Noe is a Administrative Specialist-Exm at Lead Section within Lead. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service. 2026 total compensation came to $98,355. They are classified at grade 001.

John Dailey Jr.

Assistant Supervisor of Constructn Inspector/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$96,817

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $96,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,817
Hire date: 2009-04-05
Pay grade: 465
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 465
Jobtitle Abbrv: AstSpvrCtn
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00465010
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

John Dailey Jr. is a Assistant Supervisor of Constructn Inspector at Lead Section within Lead. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years). 2026 total compensation came to $96,817. They are classified at grade 465.

Ernie Greene

Assistant Supervisor of Constructn Inspector/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$96,817

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $96,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,817
Hire date: 2015-07-19
Pay grade: 465
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 465
Jobtitle Abbrv: AstSpvrCtn
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00465011
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

Ernie Greene holds the role of Assistant Supervisor of Constructn Inspector at Lead Section within Lead. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years). In 2026, their total compensation was $96,817. Their pay grade is 465.

Denise Patrick

Senior Administrative Spec-Exm/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$92,106

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $92,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,106
Hire date: 2016-10-09
Pay grade: 013
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 013
Jobtitle Abbrv: Senior Adm
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00013069
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

At Lead Section, Denise Patrick serves as a Senior Administrative Spec-Exm within Lead. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,106. They are classified at grade 013.

Jodi Parkinson

Administrative Specialist-Exm/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$82,371

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $82,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,371
Hire date: 2015-04-12
Pay grade: 001
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 001
Jobtitle Abbrv: Administra
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00001208
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

Jodi Parkinson works as a Administrative Specialist-Exm for Lead Section within Lead. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service. Jodi earned $82,371 in 2026. Their pay grade is 001.

Jason Bryant

Administrative Specialist-Exm/Lead Section

2026 total comp

$75,381

Sub-department: LEAD
Base pay: $75,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,381
Hire date: 2013-09-10
Pay grade: 001
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 3011030
Job Family: D0MGM
Jobcode: 001
Jobtitle Abbrv: Administra
Location: WABBUSSER
Paygroup: MGM
Position Nbr: 00001043
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

Jason Bryant works as a Administrative Specialist-Exm for Lead Section within Lead. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years). Jason earned $75,381 in 2026. Their pay grade is 001.