Illinois / Transportation / Bridge Tender

Job-title file

Bridge Tender

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

28 employees hold this title in Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $107,150, above the department median of $105,300.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $107,150
Agency median: $105,300
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,900$182,536+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 28 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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John Rolowicz

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$188,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $188,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $10,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, John Rolowicz serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Carl Mcgee

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$177,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $177,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Carl Mcgee serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kelly Engen

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$163,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $163,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $6,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Kelly Engen is a Bridge Tender at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $163,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sharon Battle

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$154,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $154,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $8,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Sharon Battle holds the role of Bridge Tender at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Adam Krueger

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$146,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Pike

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Adam Krueger works as a Bridge Tender for Transportation within Personal Services. Adam earned $146,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

David Johnson

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$144,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $6,800
Rutan Exempt: No

David Johnson is a Bridge Tender at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $144,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jeffrey Ford

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$144,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Pike

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Jeffrey Ford serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,400. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Erik Sweeney

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$141,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $141,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Erik Sweeney serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lester Cornelious

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$138,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $138,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $8,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Lester Cornelious holds the role of Bridge Tender at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Eric Paniak

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$135,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $135,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $7,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Eric Paniak serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Edris Asfour

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$125,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Edris Asfour holds the role of Bridge Tender at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Nicholas Dobczyk

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$119,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Nicholas Dobczyk holds the role of Bridge Tender at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tiara Hollins

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$112,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $112,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Tiara Hollins serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jonathan Ward

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$108,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Jonathan Ward works as a Bridge Tender for Transportation within Personal Services. Jonathan earned $108,200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Andrew Klenke

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$106,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $106,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Andrew Klenke works as a Bridge Tender for Transportation within Personal Services. Andrew earned $106,100 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jimmy Holliday

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$105,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Jimmy Holliday serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Chad Kaitschuck

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$104,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Chad Kaitschuck holds the role of Bridge Tender at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michael Kennedy

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$94,800

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Michael Kennedy works as a Bridge Tender for Transportation within Personal Services. Michael earned $94,800 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Chad Seliga

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$93,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Chad Seliga serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Robert Diaz

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$88,200

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Robert Diaz works as a Bridge Tender for Transportation within Personal Services. Robert earned $88,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Don Pence

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$84,400

Sub-department: Extra Help
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $84,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Don Pence holds the role of Bridge Tender at Transportation within Extra Help. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Patrick Foege

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$76,800

Sub-department: Extra Help
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $76,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Patrick Foege works as a Bridge Tender for Transportation within Extra Help. Patrick earned $76,800 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kevin Kehlet

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2024 total comp

$46,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Kevin Kehlet serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Merle Pence

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$40,600

Sub-department: Extra Help
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Pike

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Merle Pence is a Bridge Tender at Transportation within Extra Help. 2025 total compensation came to $40,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Frank Wiltse

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2023 total comp

$39,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Frank Wiltse holds the role of Bridge Tender at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Alan Hunt

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$29,300

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Alan Hunt holds the role of Bridge Tender at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Dale Bulthuis

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Dale Bulthuis serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Christopher Mcallister

Bridge Tender/Transportation

2025 total comp

$4,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Christopher Mcallister serves as a Bridge Tender within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.