City of Albuquerque / Planning Department
Agency file
The Planning Department supports housing and community development — affordable housing, planning, and neighborhood programs.
In 2025, this agency had 166 employees with median total compensation of $30,244; the highest distinct record was $65,006.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 166 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($30,244) — 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 $45,978 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,519. 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.
Every role here
12 titles have enough holders to report on, listed alphabetically with the number of people in each.
Record list
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City Engineer/Planning Department
At Planning Department, Shahab Biazar serves as a City Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,006.
Principal Engineer/Planning Department
David Bishop works as a Principal Engineer for Planning Department. David earned $56,020 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Planning Department
Kathleen Verhage is a Principal Engineer at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $56,020.
Principal Engineer/Planning Department
Tiequan Chen holds the role of Principal Engineer at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,020.
Principal Engineer/Planning Department
At Planning Department, Ernest Armijo serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,020.
Principal Engineer/Planning Department
James Hughes is a Principal Engineer at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $56,020.
Planning & Urban Development Manager/Planning Department
Mikaela Renz-Whitmore holds the role of Planning & Urban Development Manager at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,258.
Code Compliance Manager/Planning Department
Amanda Morefield holds the role of Code Compliance Manager at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,258.
Building Safety Manager/Planning Department
James Perez works as a Building Safety Manager for Planning Department. James earned $51,258 in 2025.
Senior Engineer/Planning Department
At Planning Department, Sertil Kanbar serves as a Senior Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,646.
Technical Program Manager II/Planning Department
Michelle Gricius holds the role of Technical Program Manager II at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,876.
Fiscal Manager/Planning Department
Debbie Dombroski works as a Fiscal Manager for Planning Department. Debbie earned $49,677 in 2025.
Senior Engineer/Planning Department
Anthony Montoya Jr works as a Senior Engineer for Planning Department. Anthony earned $49,626 in 2025.
Senior Engineer/Planning Department
At Planning Department, Richard Martinez serves as a Senior Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,626.
Building Safety Supervisor-Plumb/Mechan/Planning Department
At Planning Department, Brandon Springstead serves as a Building Safety Supervisor-Plumb/Mechan. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,418.
Building Safety Supervisor-Building/Planning Department
Deborah Rowley is a Building Safety Supervisor-Building at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48,418.
Systems Analyst II/Planning Department
Quynh Do holds the role of Systems Analyst II at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,978.
Systems Analyst II/Planning Department
Matt Cummings is a Systems Analyst II at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $45,978.
Systems Analyst II/Planning Department
Jon Zuverink works as a Systems Analyst II for Planning Department. Jon earned $45,978 in 2025.
Planning Manager/Planning Department
Jay Rodenbeck works as a Planning Manager for Planning Department. Jay earned $44,586 in 2025.
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector/Planning Department
Manuel Quintana is a Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,525.
Impact Fee Administrator/Planning Department
At Planning Department, Ronald Vonderhaar serves as a Impact Fee Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,339.
Assist Code Compliance Manger/Planning Department
Jeffrey Palmer holds the role of Assist Code Compliance Manger at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,465.
Building Safety Supervisor-Electrical/Planning Department
Jesse Griego is a Building Safety Supervisor-Electrical at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $41,495.
Principal Planner/Planning Department
Leslie Naji is a Principal Planner at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,306.
Principal Planner/Planning Department
At Planning Department, Katherine Clark serves as a Principal Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,306.
Principal Planner/Planning Department
Vicente Quevedo is a Principal Planner at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,306.
Principal Planner/Planning Department
Megan Jones works as a Principal Planner for Planning Department. Megan earned $39,306 in 2025.
Fiscal Officer/Planning Department
Lisa Cahill is a Fiscal Officer at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $39,182.
Principal Planner/Planning Department
Jessica Sapunar-Jursich holds the role of Principal Planner at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,777.
Building Inspector/Planning Department
Gary Barreras holds the role of Building Inspector at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,502.
Code Enforcement Supervisor/Planning Department
Diego Gonzales holds the role of Code Enforcement Supervisor at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,332.
Electrical Inspector/Planning Department
David Holloway is a Electrical Inspector at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,202.
Electrical Inspector/Planning Department
Christopher Deschene holds the role of Electrical Inspector at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,202.
Building Inspector/Planning Department
Barry Hopkins holds the role of Building Inspector at Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,902.
Senior Planner/Planning Department
Adam Sena is a Senior Planner at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $37,751.
Urban Project Supervisor/Planning Department
Timothy Sims works as a Urban Project Supervisor for Planning Department. Timothy earned $37,751 in 2025.
Building Inspector/Planning Department
At Planning Department, Shawn Davis serves as a Building Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,602.
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector/Planning Department
Jothum Stallings is a Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $37,602.
Building Inspector/Planning Department
Steven Bratzler is a Building Inspector at Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $37,602.