Cook County, Illinois / Department of Transportation and Hw
Agency file
The Department of Transportation and Hw plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2018, this agency had 263 employees with median total compensation of $21,645; the highest distinct record was $155,194.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2018 total compensation is spread across the 263 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($21,645) — 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 $30,332 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $15,407. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $5.3M — | 284 — | $19,936 — |
| 2017 | $5.6M ▲ 7.3% | 289 ▲ 1.8% | $19,936 ±0% |
| 2018 | $6.2M ▲ 9.5% | 263 ▼ 9.0% | $21,645 ▲ 8.6% |
Record list
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Machinist/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Allan Lake works as a Machinist for Department of Transportation and Hw. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 17 years. Allan earned $26,609 in 2018.
Machinist/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Cesar Gallegos holds the role of Machinist at Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 2016, they have about 2 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $26,583.
Administrative Assistant V/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Alicia Belkin holds the role of Administrative Assistant V at Department of Transportation and Hw. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 29 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $26,579.
Highway Engineer IV/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Bhupen Shah works as a Highway Engineer IV for Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 1988, they have about 30 years of service. Bhupen earned $26,461 in 2018.
Highway Engineer V/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Kiran Patel serves as a Highway Engineer V. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 30 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $26,446.
Motor Vehicle Driver- Rr/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Kevin Koeneman holds the role of Motor Vehicle Driver- Rr at Department of Transportation and Hw. Their tenure dates to 1976, about 42 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $26,379.
District Maintenance Supervisor-Highway/Department of Transportation and Hw
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David Mccabe is a District Maintenance Supervisor-Highway at Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 2011, they have about 7 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $26,317.
Administrative Assistant V/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Michael Bawiec is a Administrative Assistant V at Department of Transportation and Hw. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 34 years. 2018 total compensation came to $26,279.
Administrative Assistant V/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Karen Cicero holds the role of Administrative Assistant V at Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 1991, they have about 27 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $26,279.
Machinist/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Jorge Herrada works as a Machinist for Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 2013, they have about 5 years of service. Jorge earned $26,237 in 2018.
Special Assistant for Legal Affairs/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Jeffrey Fronczak is a Special Assistant for Legal Affairs at Department of Transportation and Hw. They have served since 2011 (about 7 years). 2018 total compensation came to $26,215.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Mohammad Hadi serves as a Highway Engineer III. They have served since 1985 (about 33 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $25,928.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Ronald Maranan works as a Highway Engineer III for Department of Transportation and Hw. They have served since 1990 (about 28 years). Ronald earned $25,928 in 2018.
Motor Vehicle Driver- Rr/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Benito Vasquez serves as a Motor Vehicle Driver- Rr. Hired in 1996, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $25,885.
Laborer Foreman Highway/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Robert Seidel is a Laborer Foreman Highway at Department of Transportation and Hw. They have served since 1984 (about 34 years). 2018 total compensation came to $25,877.
Boilermaker-Welder/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Peter Bukiri works as a Boilermaker-Welder for Department of Transportation and Hw. They have served since 2010 (about 8 years). Peter earned $25,861 in 2018.
Boilermaker-Welder/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Joseph Frankenbach serves as a Boilermaker-Welder. They have served since 1992 (about 26 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $25,861.
Boilermaker-Welder/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Anthony Jeleniewski works as a Boilermaker-Welder for Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 2012, they have about 6 years of service. Anthony earned $25,826 in 2018.
Administrative Analyst II/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Gary Fron holds the role of Administrative Analyst II at Department of Transportation and Hw. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 31 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $25,770.
Motor Vehicle Driver- Rr/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Paulus Molina works as a Motor Vehicle Driver- Rr for Department of Transportation and Hw. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 7 years. Paulus earned $25,640 in 2018.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Pankaj Dave holds the role of Highway Engineer III at Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 1998, they have about 20 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $25,169.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Marcelino Hernandez serves as a Highway Engineer III. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 16 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $25,169.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Jose Tapia serves as a Highway Engineer III. Hired in 2000, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $25,169.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Guillermo Ramos works as a Highway Engineer III for Department of Transportation and Hw. They have served since 2000 (about 18 years). Guillermo earned $25,169 in 2018.
Motor Vehicle Driver- Rr/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Michael Mungovan serves as a Motor Vehicle Driver- Rr. They have served since 1989 (about 29 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $25,085.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Octavio Padilla is a Highway Engineer III at Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 2003, they have about 15 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $24,927.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Utpal Gandhi serves as a Highway Engineer III. Hired in 2003, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $24,927.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Faith Loy works as a Highway Engineer III for Department of Transportation and Hw. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 15 years. Faith earned $24,927 in 2018.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Shirley Wolfe works as a Highway Engineer III for Department of Transportation and Hw. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 18 years. Shirley earned $24,927 in 2018.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Antonio Santodomingo serves as a Highway Engineer III. Hired in 2009, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $24,927.
Laborer Foreman/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Carmen Imperatrice works as a Laborer Foreman for Department of Transportation and Hw. They have served since 2014 (about 4 years). Carmen earned $24,069 in 2018.
Highway Engineer III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Larisa Sakoutis is a Highway Engineer III at Department of Transportation and Hw. They have served since 2009 (about 9 years). 2018 total compensation came to $24,056.
Motor Vehicle Driver- Rr/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Michael Riccio holds the role of Motor Vehicle Driver- Rr at Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 2002, they have about 16 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $23,885.
Engineering Assistant III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Charles Stevenson Jr serves as a Engineering Assistant III. Hired in 2002, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $23,677.
Engineering Assistant III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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At Department of Transportation and Hw, Marjan Marjanovic serves as a Engineering Assistant III. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 37 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $23,624.
Engineering Assistant III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Richard Hamilton holds the role of Engineering Assistant III at Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 1975, they have about 43 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $23,624.
Engineering Assistant III/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Anthony Brown is a Engineering Assistant III at Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 1988, they have about 30 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $23,624.
Administrative Analyst II/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Glenn Divita holds the role of Administrative Analyst II at Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 1988, they have about 30 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $23,624.
Accountant V/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Bernard Logan is a Accountant V at Department of Transportation and Hw. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 25 years. 2018 total compensation came to $23,624.
Laborer I/Department of Transportation and Hw
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Andre Sneed holds the role of Laborer I at Department of Transportation and Hw. Hired in 2014, they have about 4 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $23,402.