City of Baltimore / Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
Agency file
The Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly) operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 150 employees with median total compensation of $59,953; the highest distinct record was $148,116.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 150 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,953) — 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 $89,530 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $46,468. 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 5 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $13.6M — | 247 — | $52,985 — |
| 2022 | $11.4M ▼ 16.0% | 223 ▼ 9.7% | $49,474 ▼ 6.6% |
| 2023 | $12.9M ▲ 13.0% | 207 ▼ 7.2% | $58,133 ▲ 17.5% |
| 2024 | $11.1M ▼ 14.0% | 186 ▼ 10.1% | $58,375 ▲ 0.4% |
| 2025 | $9.7M ▼ 12.0% | 150 ▼ 19.4% | $59,953 ▲ 2.7% |
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Record list
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52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Kevin Moses works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). Kevin earned $74,334 in 2023.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Steven Patterson serves as a Solid Waste Driver. They have served since 1989 (about 32 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $74,290.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Kenneth Matthews works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). Kenneth earned $74,173 in 2021.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Larry Eley works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Larry earned $73,921 in 2024.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Garry T Smith serves as a Solid Waste Driver. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,915.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Linwood Davis is a Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 1973, about 48 years. 2021 total compensation came to $73,719.
53812 - Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Kirk Stoehr holds the role of 53812 - Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 1984, they have about 40 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,697.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Denise Mills holds the role of 53811 - Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,688.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Stacy Shropshire works as a Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. Stacy earned $73,675 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Dawn C Hutchinson serves as a Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,504.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Ancil Holmes holds the role of 53811 - Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,260.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Victor L Butts serves as a Laborer. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,143.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Anthony Wyche works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. Anthony earned $72,598 in 2021.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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William Johnson holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $72,273.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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William Jenkins is a Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. 2025 total compensation came to $72,258.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Victor Butts serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Hired in 1988, they have about 33 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $72,189.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), James E Tucker serves as a Cdl Driver I. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $72,003.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Rodney Smith is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 1992, they have about 29 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $71,957.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Cynthia Rowlette holds the role of Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,790.
53812 - Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Tariq Francis serves as a 53812 - Solid Waste Driver. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,689.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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James Tucker holds the role of 54516 - Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $71,510.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Tawanda Trayham works as a Solid Waste Driver for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. Tawanda earned $71,380 in 2021.
52942 - Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Charles Richburg works as a 52942 - Laborer Crew Leader I for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Charles earned $71,285 in 2024.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Samuel Carroll is a Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). 2021 total compensation came to $71,182.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Bryant Watkins holds the role of 54516 - Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,889.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Von Simon holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,839.
53813 - Mechanical Sweeper Operator/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Belinda Jones holds the role of 53813 - Mechanical Sweeper Operator at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $70,381.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), James Branch serves as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,279.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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James Williams is a 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $70,012.
Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Guy Ball serves as a Driver I. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $69,831.
53812 - Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Antoine Jordan is a 53812 - Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $69,683.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Reginald L Peaks works as a Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Reginald earned $69,676 in 2025.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Antoine P Lowery serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,511.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Nelson Ricks is a Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. 2021 total compensation came to $69,080.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Jeffrey Ruffin holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $69,021.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Clarence Robinson holds the role of 53811 - Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,818.
53812 - Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Barry Johnson holds the role of 53812 - Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,783.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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Robert Hill works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Robert earned $68,722 in 2024.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Bruce Brooks serves as a Na. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $68,625.
53812 - Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly)
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At Public Works - Solid Waste (Weekly), Larry Davis serves as a 53812 - Solid Waste Driver. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,583.