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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
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

$3,187$105,206+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 5

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.