City of Baltimore / Public Works - Solid Waste
Agency file
The Public Works - Solid Waste operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 619 employees with median total compensation of $49,584; the highest distinct record was $151,102.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 619 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($49,584) — 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 $85,042 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $16,988. 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 | $23.3M — | 479 — | $48,812 — |
| 2022 | $21.8M ▼ 6.6% | 522 ▲ 9.0% | $40,987 ▼ 16.0% |
| 2023 | $26.1M ▲ 19.6% | 579 ▲ 10.9% | $45,219 ▲ 10.3% |
| 2024 | $30.1M ▲ 15.4% | 669 ▲ 15.5% | $45,053 ▼ 0.4% |
| 2025 | $32M ▲ 6.2% | 619 ▼ 7.5% | $49,584 ▲ 10.1% |
Record list
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Seasonal Maintenance Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Justin Anderson is a Seasonal Maintenance Aide at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2020, about a year. 2021 total compensation came to $16,589.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Branden Barfield works as a Na for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 3 years. Branden earned $16,471 in 2023.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Jamar Gilliam serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 4 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $16,384.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Anthony Epps works as a Na for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). Anthony earned $16,317 in 2023.
Seasonal Maintenance Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Taven Payne serves as a Seasonal Maintenance Aide. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $16,006.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Brendon Williams serves as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,938.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Claude Townsend works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years. Claude earned $15,897 in 2023.
N/A/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Richard Lee holds the role of N/A at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $15,843.
Seasonal Maintenance Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Douglass Sparrow works as a Seasonal Maintenance Aide for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Douglass earned $15,828 in 2025.
Seasonal Maintenance Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Nathaniel Tates holds the role of Seasonal Maintenance Aide at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2020, about a year. In 2021, their total compensation was $15,790.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Ronald Henderson is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2020, they have about a year of service. 2021 total compensation came to $15,741.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Terrell Smith works as a Na for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Terrell earned $15,671 in 2023.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jerry Brown works as a 54516 - Cdl Driver I for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2023, they have under a year of service. Jerry earned $15,550 in 2023.
Community Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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April Roberts holds the role of Community Aide at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $15,444.
Seasonal Maintenance Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Dennis Jones works as a Seasonal Maintenance Aide for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2020 (about a year). Dennis earned $15,328 in 2021.
DPW Yh20 Intern/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Al D Moore holds the role of DPW Yh20 Intern at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,261.
Seasonal Maintenance Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Tyquan Taylor is a Seasonal Maintenance Aide at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. 2021 total compensation came to $15,254.
01004 - Community Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Kevin Coleman is a 01004 - Community Aide at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2021 (about a year). 2022 total compensation came to $15,120.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Andre Hall works as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Andre earned $15,054 in 2024.
01004 - Community Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Teka King works as a 01004 - Community Aide for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Teka earned $14,915 in 2024.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Tony Williams works as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Tony earned $14,882 in 2024.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Ervin Perry is a Na at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2020, they have about 2 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $14,752.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Gerode Johnson holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2020, they have about a year of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $14,669.
N/A/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Dayshawn Diggins serves as a N/A. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,662.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Keon N King serves as a Cdl Driver II. They have served since 2025 (under a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $14,653.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jawone Nicholson is a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2022 (about a year). 2023 total compensation came to $14,637.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Michael Mercer serves as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,627.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Anthony Thompson serves as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,607.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Andre Adams holds the role of Na at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,606.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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David Rivera is a Na at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2021 (about a year). 2022 total compensation came to $14,584.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Dontae Jordan works as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Dontae earned $14,509 in 2024.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jeral Diggs holds the role of Na at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2022 (about a year). In 2023, their total compensation was $14,445.
01004 - Community Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Eric Powell holds the role of 01004 - Community Aide at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2021, they have about a year of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $14,393.
Seasonal Maintenance Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Shawn Stewart works as a Seasonal Maintenance Aide for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Shawn earned $14,314 in 2025.