Allegheny County, Pennsylvania / Public Works Operating
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Laborer/Public Works Operating
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At Public Works Operating, Michael J Jordan serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 10/25/2021. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,310.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Stephen W Connery holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 11/6/2006. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,296.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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At Public Works Operating, William M. Yakubic serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 7/8/2024. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,184.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Sean M Denti works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 3/9/2020. Sean earned $58,115 in 2024.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Dionne G. Pettus works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 1/16/2024. Dionne earned $57,702 in 2025.
Driver 002 with Cdl/Public Works Operating
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John R Mcginnis works as a Driver 002 with Cdl for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 12/19/2022. John earned $57,625 in 2024.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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At Public Works Operating, William M Costello serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 4/18/2022. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,588.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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At Public Works Operating, Derek M Becker serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 1/24/2022. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,583.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Christopher J Mckay works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 11/15/2021. Christopher earned $57,371 in 2025.
Manager Contracts & Procurement/Public Works Operating
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At Public Works Operating, Charles M Gurtler serves as a Manager Contracts & Procurement. Records show a hire date of 7/5/2022. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,213.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Daniel T Dugan works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 2/18/2014. Daniel earned $57,082 in 2025.
Engineering Technician/Public Works Operating
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Jennifer Mance holds the role of Engineering Technician at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 4/13/2016. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,065.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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James Mckelvia Jr holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 1/8/2017. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,905.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Nicholas M Hartzell is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 5/26/2015. 2025 total compensation came to $56,802.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Michael J Krystopolski-Czernics works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 11/8/2021. Michael earned $56,577 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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David M. Halajcio works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 7/8/2024. David earned $56,545 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Brandon W Bogdanski is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 12/6/2021. 2025 total compensation came to $56,503.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Wesley A Kline is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 7/1/2019. 2024 total compensation came to $56,500.
Laborer - Herbicide/Pesticide/Public Works Operating
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Michael A. Pro works as a Laborer - Herbicide/Pesticide for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 7/22/2024. Michael earned $56,440 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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At Public Works Operating, Martin R Mcgeever serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 8/7/2017. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,419.
Financial Analyst/Public Works Operating
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Beth A Cannon holds the role of Financial Analyst at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 12/8/2008. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,202.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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At Public Works Operating, Shelby Koch serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 7/27/2015. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,034.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Derek A Malky holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 11/2/2015. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,777.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Michael J Lilja is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 12/13/2021. 2025 total compensation came to $55,314.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Salvatore A Nuovo holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 8/2/2021. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,300.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Robert M Quinn is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 7/22/2024. 2025 total compensation came to $55,019.
Financial Analyst/Public Works Operating
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At Public Works Operating, Alexandra R Janosco serves as a Financial Analyst. Records show a hire date of 8/21/2023. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,608.
Financial Analyst/Public Works Operating
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Patrick D Bell works as a Financial Analyst for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 2/28/2022. Patrick earned $54,608 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Grant D. Hamilton holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 7/22/2024. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,536.
Payroll Specialist/Public Works Operating
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At Public Works Operating, Susan J. D'Abarno serves as a Payroll Specialist. Records show a hire date of 3/1/1999. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,528.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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Brian T. Schmitt works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 9/9/2024. Brian earned $54,234 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works Operating
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At Public Works Operating, Timothy M Mccarthy serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 2/12/2018. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,219.