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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 C Joyce

Driver with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$60,013
Base pay
$59,106
Overtime
$907
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,013
Hire date
8/14/2023

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$56,568
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$60,013
Pay Status
Active

James C Joyce holds the role of Driver with Cdl at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 8/14/2023. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,013.

Derek M Becker

Driver 002 with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$59,985
Base pay
$55,052
Overtime
$4,933
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,985
Hire date
1/24/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$53,064
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,985
Pay Status
Active

Derek M Becker holds the role of Driver 002 with Cdl at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 1/24/2022. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,985.

James R Wilson

Right of Way Administrator/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,938
Base pay
$59,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,938
Hire date
4/11/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$59,938
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,938
Pay Status
Active

James R Wilson holds the role of Right of Way Administrator at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 4/11/2022. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,938.

David V. Hopkins

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,715
Base pay
$51,412
Overtime
$8,303
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,715
Hire date
12/12/2004

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,715
Pay Status
Active

David V. Hopkins works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 12/12/2004. David earned $59,715 in 2025.

Bernard P Cusick

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,645
Base pay
$58,235
Overtime
$1,410
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,645
Hire date
4/7/2014

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,645
Pay Status
Active

Bernard P Cusick works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 4/7/2014. Bernard earned $59,645 in 2025.

Todd C Binford

Driver 002 with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$59,612
Base pay
$57,837
Overtime
$1,775
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,612
Hire date
9/9/2019

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$53,064
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,612
Pay Status
Active

Todd C Binford works as a Driver 002 with Cdl for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 9/9/2019. Todd earned $59,612 in 2024.

Walter Leonard

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,493
Base pay
$57,763
Overtime
$1,730
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,493
Hire date
8/30/2021

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,493
Pay Status
Active

Walter Leonard is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 8/30/2021. 2025 total compensation came to $59,493.

Michael L Oliver

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,462
Base pay
$55,608
Overtime
$3,854
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,462
Hire date
6/29/2009

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,462
Pay Status
Terminated
Termination Date
Jan 2, 2026

Michael L Oliver is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 6/29/2009. 2025 total compensation came to $59,462.

Steven Lee

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,461
Base pay
$58,136
Overtime
$1,325
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,461
Hire date
3/17/2014

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,461
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Steven Lee serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 3/17/2014. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,461.

Jonathan M Corr

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,445
Base pay
$59,033
Overtime
$412
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,445
Hire date
1/19/2016

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,445
Pay Status
Active

Jonathan M Corr is a Laborer at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 1/19/2016. 2025 total compensation came to $59,445.

David M Macellaro

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,215
Base pay
$58,168
Overtime
$1,047
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,215
Hire date
6/3/2013

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,215
Pay Status
Active

David M Macellaro holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 6/3/2013. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,215.

Cody D Fleming

Construction Supervisor/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,116
Base pay
$58,598
Overtime
$518
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,116
Hire date
1/3/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$58,676
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,116
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Cody D Fleming serves as a Construction Supervisor. Records show a hire date of 1/3/2022. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,116.

Jason Mccamey

Driver 002 with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$59,107
Base pay
$57,129
Overtime
$1,978
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,107
Hire date
9/6/2016

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$53,064
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,107
Pay Status
Active

Jason Mccamey is a Driver 002 with Cdl at Public Works Operating. Records show a hire date of 9/6/2016. 2024 total compensation came to $59,107.

William J Guzzi

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,107
Base pay
$59,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,107
Hire date
1/1/1992

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,107
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, William J Guzzi serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 1/1/1992. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,107.

Timothy Lutz

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$59,098
Base pay
$58,072
Overtime
$1,026
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,098
Hire date
6/27/2016

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,098
Pay Status
Active

Timothy Lutz works as a Laborer for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 6/27/2016. Timothy earned $59,098 in 2025.

Samuel Juliano

Driver 002 with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$59,020
Base pay
$58,110
Overtime
$910
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,020
Hire date
7/31/2006

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$53,064
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,020
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Samuel Juliano serves as a Driver 002 with Cdl. Records show a hire date of 7/31/2006. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,020.

Paul A Burkett

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$58,663
Base pay
$57,709
Overtime
$954
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,663
Hire date
8/4/1986

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,663
Pay Status
Active

Paul A Burkett holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 8/4/1986. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,663.

James C Joyce

Driver 002 with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$58,655
Base pay
$57,689
Overtime
$966
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,655
Hire date
8/14/2023

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$53,064
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,655
Pay Status
Active

James C Joyce works as a Driver 002 with Cdl for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 8/14/2023. James earned $58,655 in 2024.

Bernard M Jr O'Brien

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$58,648
Base pay
$58,306
Overtime
$342
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,648
Hire date
7/5/2016

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,648
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Bernard M Jr O'Brien serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 7/5/2016. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,648.

Jaison A Britton

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$58,627
Base pay
$52,866
Overtime
$5,761
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,627
Hire date
8/13/2023

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,627
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Jaison A Britton serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 8/13/2023. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,627.

Declan J. Boyd

Driver with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$58,626
Base pay
$54,596
Overtime
$4,030
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,626
Hire date
2/23/2025

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$56,568
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,626
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Declan J. Boyd serves as a Driver with Cdl. Records show a hire date of 2/23/2025. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,626.

Matthew C Mcmeekin

Driver 002 with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$58,606
Base pay
$57,500
Overtime
$1,107
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,606
Hire date
3/6/2023

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$53,064
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,606
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Matthew C Mcmeekin serves as a Driver 002 with Cdl. Records show a hire date of 3/6/2023. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,606.

Michael D Murphy Iv

Driver 002 with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$58,596
Base pay
$57,037
Overtime
$1,558
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,596
Hire date
8/15/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$53,064
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,596
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Michael D Murphy Iv serves as a Driver 002 with Cdl. Records show a hire date of 8/15/2022. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,596.

Mark Ostoich

Driver 002 with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$58,481
Base pay
$57,516
Overtime
$965
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,481
Hire date
11/23/2015

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$53,064
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,481
Pay Status
Active

Mark Ostoich works as a Driver 002 with Cdl for Public Works Operating. Their hire date on record is 11/23/2015. Mark earned $58,481 in 2024.

Frank A Capo

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$58,458
Base pay
$57,780
Overtime
$553
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,458
Hire date
1/31/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,458
Pay Status
Active

At Public Works Operating, Frank A Capo serves as a Laborer. Records show a hire date of 1/31/2022. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,458.

Michael J Jordan

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$58,310
Base pay
$57,035
Overtime
$1,275
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,310
Hire date
10/25/2021

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,310
Pay Status
Active

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.

Stephen W Connery

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$58,296
Base pay
$58,281
Overtime
$14
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,296
Hire date
11/6/2006

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,296
Pay Status
Active

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.

William M. Yakubic

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$58,184
Base pay
$57,314
Overtime
$870
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,184
Hire date
7/8/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,184
Pay Status
Active

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.

Sean M Denti

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$58,115
Base pay
$54,400
Overtime
$3,715
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,115
Hire date
3/9/2020

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$45,789
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,115
Pay Status
Active

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.

Dionne G. Pettus

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$57,702
Base pay
$56,437
Overtime
$1,265
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,702
Hire date
1/16/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$57,702
Pay Status
Active

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.

John R Mcginnis

Driver 002 with Cdl/Public Works Operating

2024 total comp
$57,625
Base pay
$57,452
Overtime
$173
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,625
Hire date
12/19/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$53,064
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$57,625
Pay Status
Active

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.

William M Costello

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$57,588
Base pay
$55,796
Overtime
$1,792
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,588
Hire date
4/18/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$57,588
Pay Status
Active

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.

Derek M Becker

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2023 total comp
$57,583
Base pay
$52,645
Overtime
$4,813
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,583
Hire date
1/24/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$44,455
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$57,583
Pay Status
Active

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.

Christopher J Mckay

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$57,371
Base pay
$56,334
Overtime
$1,037
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,371
Hire date
11/15/2021

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$57,371
Pay Status
Active

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.

Charles M Gurtler

Manager Contracts & Procurement/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$57,213
Base pay
$56,798
Overtime
$414
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,213
Hire date
7/5/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$61,532
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$57,213
Pay Status
Active

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.

Daniel T Dugan

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$57,082
Base pay
$54,078
Overtime
$3,004
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,082
Hire date
2/18/2014

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$57,082
Pay Status
Active

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.

Jennifer Mance

Engineering Technician/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$57,065
Base pay
$56,323
Overtime
$741
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,065
Hire date
4/13/2016

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$55,073
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$57,065
Pay Status
Active

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.

James Mckelvia Jr

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$56,905
Base pay
$54,536
Overtime
$2,369
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,905
Hire date
1/8/2017

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$56,905
Pay Status
Active

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.

Nicholas M Hartzell

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$56,802
Base pay
$56,756
Overtime
$46
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,802
Hire date
5/26/2015

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$56,802
Pay Status
Active

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.

Michael J Krystopolski-Czernics

Laborer/Public Works Operating

2025 total comp
$56,577
Base pay
$55,551
Overtime
$1,026
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,577
Hire date
11/8/2021

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,502
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$56,577
Pay Status
Active

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.