City of Albuquerque / Pl-Planning Department
Agency file
The Pl-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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 4
Code Enforcement Specialist/Pl-Planning Department
Jackie Herron holds the role of Code Enforcement Specialist at Pl-Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,659.
Code Enforcement Specialist/Pl-Planning Department
Carlos Galaviz holds the role of Code Enforcement Specialist at Pl-Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,531.
Plans Analyst/Pl-Planning Department
Hong Yan works as a Plans Analyst for Pl-Planning Department. Hong earned $26,531 in 2025.
Code Enforcement Specialist/Pl-Planning Department
Albert Gonzales holds the role of Code Enforcement Specialist at Pl-Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,531.
Zoning Plan Examiner/Pl-Planning Department
Estevan Sanchez is a Zoning Plan Examiner at Pl-Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,511.
Zoning Plan Examiner/Pl-Planning Department
At Pl-Planning Department, Jeffrey Montano serves as a Zoning Plan Examiner. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,511.
Zoning Plan Examiner/Pl-Planning Department
At Pl-Planning Department, Rachel Erickson serves as a Zoning Plan Examiner. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,511.
Administrative Assistant/Pl-Planning Department
Arlana Gottwald works as a Administrative Assistant for Pl-Planning Department. Arlana earned $26,460 in 2025.
Management Analyst I/Pl-Planning Department
David Jones holds the role of Management Analyst I at Pl-Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,413.
Plan Checker/Pl-Planning Department
Brian Melton holds the role of Plan Checker at Pl-Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,942.
Code Enforcement Specialist/Pl-Planning Department
Ian Carl works as a Code Enforcement Specialist for Pl-Planning Department. Ian earned $25,928 in 2025.
Plans Analyst/Pl-Planning Department
At Pl-Planning Department, Zachery Baiamonte serves as a Plans Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,747.
Associate Planner/Pl-Planning Department
Korrina Christensen is a Associate Planner at Pl-Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,871.
Plan Checker/Pl-Planning Department
Roy Solomon is a Plan Checker at Pl-Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,764.
Plan Checker/Pl-Planning Department
Debbie Dean works as a Plan Checker for Pl-Planning Department. Debbie earned $24,648 in 2025.
Impact Fee Coordinator/Pl-Planning Department
Darlene Sandoval holds the role of Impact Fee Coordinator at Pl-Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,412.
Code Compliance Inspector/Pl-Planning Department
Scott Saiz holds the role of Code Compliance Inspector at Pl-Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,069.
Planning Research Coordinator/Pl-Planning Department
James Broomfield is a Planning Research Coordinator at Pl-Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,069.
Code Enforcement Specialist/Pl-Planning Department
At Pl-Planning Department, Armando Apodaca serves as a Code Enforcement Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,069.
Building Permit Compliance Specialist/Pl-Planning Department
Marcos Trujillo is a Building Permit Compliance Specialist at Pl-Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,047.
Addressing Specialist/Pl-Planning Department
Wendi Alcala works as a Addressing Specialist for Pl-Planning Department. Wendi earned $23,971 in 2025.
Associate Planner/Pl-Planning Department
David Rodriguez works as a Associate Planner for Pl-Planning Department. David earned $23,971 in 2025.
Contract Specialist/Pl-Planning Department
Leila Shadabi is a Contract Specialist at Pl-Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,127.
Planning Cashier/Pl-Planning Department
Edward Battle holds the role of Planning Cashier at Pl-Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,899.
Uas Operator/Aerial Photograph/Pl-Planning Department
Leonardo Sanchez works as a Uas Operator/Aerial Photograph for Pl-Planning Department. Leonardo earned $22,496 in 2025.
Associate Planner/Pl-Planning Department
At Pl-Planning Department, Emily Sipiora serves as a Associate Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,109.
Permit Technician III/Pl-Planning Department
At Pl-Planning Department, Tyler Patton serves as a Permit Technician III. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,941.
Permit Technician III/Pl-Planning Department
Alison Schwartz is a Permit Technician III at Pl-Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,941.
Associate Planner/Pl-Planning Department
Naziru Iddrisu works as a Associate Planner for Pl-Planning Department. Naziru earned $21,725 in 2025.
Senior Office Assistant/Pl-Planning Department
At Pl-Planning Department, Avery Alfaro serves as a Senior Office Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,519.
Planning Assistant II/Pl-Planning Department
Nicole Turrietta works as a Planning Assistant II for Pl-Planning Department. Nicole earned $21,212 in 2025.
Permit Technician III/Pl-Planning Department
Abel De Vargas Jr is a Permit Technician III at Pl-Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,148.
Permit Technician II/Pl-Planning Department
Skyler Brown holds the role of Permit Technician II at Pl-Planning Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,793.
Permit Technician II/Pl-Planning Department
Joseph Romero Iii is a Permit Technician II at Pl-Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,793.
Planning Assistant II/Pl-Planning Department
At Pl-Planning Department, Michaela Sanchez serves as a Planning Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,381.
Planning Assistant II/Pl-Planning Department
At Pl-Planning Department, Savannah Apodaca serves as a Planning Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,381.
Planning Assistant II/Pl-Planning Department
Eloy Montano works as a Planning Assistant II for Pl-Planning Department. Eloy earned $20,381 in 2025.
Planning Assistant II/Pl-Planning Department
Yolanda Montoya is a Planning Assistant II at Pl-Planning Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,381.
Permit Technician I/Pl-Planning Department
Ekram Kitapchi works as a Permit Technician I for Pl-Planning Department. Ekram earned $19,674 in 2025.
Permit Technician II/Pl-Planning Department
At Pl-Planning Department, Trevor Garfoot serves as a Permit Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,533.