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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania / Public Works Operating

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Public Works Operating

Source file: Allegheny County — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Public Works Operating is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 243 employees with median total compensation of $60,449; the highest distinct record was $141,563.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$14.6M
Employees
243
Median total
$60,449
Highest record
$141,563

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 243 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($60,449) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$56,481 (94%)
  • Overtime$3,791 (6%)
  • Other$7 (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
$28,323
$52,617
$60,449
$71,612
$84,362

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $84,362 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $28,323. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Laborer
92 · $56,524
Driver with Cdl
48 · $66,536
Project Manager
6 · $72,752

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2023
$13M
232
$56,328
2024
$13.4M
2.9%
250
7.8%
$56,866
1.0%
2025
$14.6M
9.3%
243
2.8%
$60,449
6.3%

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Record list

Employees

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James Mckelvia

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$54,164
Base pay
$51,506
Overtime
$2,658
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,164
Hire date
1/8/2017

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$45,789
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$54,164
Pay Status
Active

James Mckelvia is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 1/8/2017. 2024 total compensation came to $54,164.

Robert F Driscoll Iii

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$54,070
Base pay
$52,574
Overtime
$1,496
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,070
Hire date
2/7/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$54,070
Pay Status
Active

Robert F Driscoll Iii works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 2/7/2022. Robert earned $54,070 in 2025.

Americo S. Peluso

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$54,057
Base pay
$51,235
Overtime
$2,822
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,057
Hire date
4/15/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$54,057
Pay Status
Active

Americo S. Peluso holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 4/15/2024. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,057.

Coleman D Joyce

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$54,010
Base pay
$51,595
Overtime
$2,416
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,010
Hire date
2/18/2020

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$54,010
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Coleman D Joyce serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 2/18/2020. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,010.

Sean O'Brien

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2023 total comp
$53,990
Base pay
$52,369
Overtime
$1,622
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,990
Hire date
8/6/2018

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$44,455
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$53,990
Pay Status
Active

Sean O'Brien is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 8/6/2018. 2023 total compensation came to $53,990.

Tyler D. Beresford

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$53,691
Base pay
$52,044
Overtime
$1,648
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,691
Hire date
9/23/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$53,691
Pay Status
Active

Tyler D. Beresford works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 9/23/2024. Tyler earned $53,691 in 2025.

John V Berger

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$53,687
Base pay
$49,614
Overtime
$4,073
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,687
Hire date
1/15/1992

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$53,687
Pay Status
Terminated
Termination Date
Oct 22, 2025

At Public Works Operating, John V Berger serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 1/15/1992. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,687.

Robert L Dandar

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$53,521
Base pay
$52,879
Overtime
$643
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,521
Hire date
9/13/2021

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$53,521
Pay Status
Active

Robert L Dandar works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 9/13/2021. Robert earned $53,521 in 2025.

Joseph C Nypaver

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$53,319
Base pay
$52,517
Overtime
$802
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,319
Hire date
4/2/2018

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$53,319
Pay Status
Active

Joseph C Nypaver is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 4/2/2018. 2025 total compensation came to $53,319.

Zachary M. Woolheater

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$53,097
Base pay
$52,010
Overtime
$1,088
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,097
Hire date
4/15/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$53,097
Pay Status
Active

Zachary M. Woolheater is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 4/15/2024. 2025 total compensation came to $53,097.

Robert M Kosko

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$52,934
Base pay
$52,068
Overtime
$865
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,934
Hire date
10/27/2014

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,934
Pay Status
Active

Robert M Kosko is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 10/27/2014. 2025 total compensation came to $52,934.

Daniel K Parsons Iii

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$52,619
Base pay
$50,505
Overtime
$2,114
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,619
Hire date
10/31/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,619
Pay Status
Active

Daniel K Parsons Iii holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 10/31/2022. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,619.

Derrick C Carr

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$52,617
Base pay
$52,598
Overtime
$19
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,617
Hire date
5/10/2021

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,617
Pay Status
Active

Derrick C Carr is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 5/10/2021. 2025 total compensation came to $52,617.

Dallas P Bouvy

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$52,588
Base pay
$52,412
Overtime
$176
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,588
Hire date
12/19/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,588
Pay Status
Active

Dallas P Bouvy is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 12/19/2022. 2025 total compensation came to $52,588.

James Genco

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$52,566
Base pay
$52,270
Overtime
$296
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,566
Hire date
2/28/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,566
Pay Status
Active

James Genco is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 2/28/2022. 2025 total compensation came to $52,566.

Sion D Akrie

Equipment Operator C1A/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$52,254
Base pay
$47,168
Overtime
$5,087
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,254
Hire date
9/7/2010

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$64,985
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,254
Pay Status
Terminated
Termination Date
Aug 2, 2024

Sion D Akrie holds the role of Equipment Operator C1A at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 9/7/2010. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,254.

Austin J Felsing

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$52,155
Base pay
$51,925
Overtime
$230
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,155
Hire date
2/11/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,155
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Austin J Felsing serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 2/11/2024. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,155.

Lenell Jones Iii

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$52,110
Base pay
$51,018
Overtime
$1,092
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,110
Hire date
7/1/2019

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,110
Pay Status
Active

Lenell Jones Iii holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 7/1/2019. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,110.

Declan T Stewart

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$52,064
Base pay
$51,236
Overtime
$828
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,064
Hire date
11/18/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,064
Pay Status
Active

Declan T Stewart works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 11/18/2024. Declan earned $52,064 in 2025.

Gerard T Chismar

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$52,060
Base pay
$52,007
Overtime
$52
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,060
Hire date
9/6/2011

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,060
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Gerard T Chismar serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 9/6/2011. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,060.

Kenneth R O'Rourke

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$52,021
Base pay
$51,811
Overtime
$209
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,021
Hire date
6/10/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,021
Pay Status
Active

Kenneth R O'Rourke is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 6/10/2024. 2025 total compensation came to $52,021.

Angelo Maraldo

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$51,974
Base pay
$50,862
Overtime
$1,112
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,974
Hire date
12/9/2019

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$45,789
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$51,974
Pay Status
Active

Angelo Maraldo holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 12/9/2019. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,974.

Robert M Battocchi

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$51,601
Base pay
$47,331
Overtime
$4,271
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,601
Hire date
10/4/2021

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$51,601
Pay Status
Active

Robert M Battocchi holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 10/4/2021. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,601.

Daniel T Reilly

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$51,554
Base pay
$51,107
Overtime
$447
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,554
Hire date
2/26/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$51,554
Pay Status
Active

Daniel T Reilly works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 2/26/2024. Daniel earned $51,554 in 2025.

William Z Leskosky

Purchasing Manager/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$51,535
Base pay
$51,535
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,535
Hire date
2/12/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$51,536
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$51,535
Pay Status
Active

William Z Leskosky is a Purchasing Manager at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 2/12/2024. 2025 total compensation came to $51,535.

Theodore H Baker

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$51,532
Base pay
$41,057
Overtime
$10,476
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,532
Hire date
8/26/2013

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$45,789
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$51,532
Pay Status
Terminated
Termination Date
Oct 22, 2024

At Public Works Operating, Theodore H Baker serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 8/26/2013. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,532.

Georgie E. Thompson

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$51,496
Base pay
$49,378
Overtime
$2,118
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,496
Hire date
9/30/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$51,496
Pay Status
Active

Georgie E. Thompson is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 9/30/2024. 2025 total compensation came to $51,496.

Michael G. Lavalley

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$51,376
Base pay
$51,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,376
Hire date
6/9/2008

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$51,376
Pay Status
Active

Michael G. Lavalley works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 6/9/2008. Michael earned $51,376 in 2025.

Stephanie A Richards

Assistant Fleet Manager/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$50,752
Base pay
$50,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,752
Hire date
3/14/2016

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$50,752
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$50,752
Pay Status
Active

Stephanie A Richards holds the role of Assistant Fleet Manager at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 3/14/2016. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,752.

Tyrone M Bonacci

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$50,715
Base pay
$50,697
Overtime
$17
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,715
Hire date
1/31/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$50,715
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Tyrone M Bonacci serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 1/31/2022. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,715.

Mandel T Burns

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2023 total comp
$50,258
Base pay
$49,123
Overtime
$1,010
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,258
Hire date
5/11/2015

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$44,455
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$50,258
Pay Status
Active

Mandel T Burns works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 5/11/2015. Mandel earned $50,258 in 2023.