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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33212 - Office Support Specialist II (Civil Service)/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Pamela Duppins works as a 33212 - Office Support Specialist II (Civil Service) for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). Pamela earned $34,309 in 2023.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Harold Duncan works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Harold earned $34,284 in 2024.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Dwayne Purdie holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,260.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Damont Harris is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2020, they have about 2 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $34,220.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jamal Day is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). 2021 total compensation came to $34,046.
Community Aide/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Patricia Sephes works as a Community Aide for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Patricia earned $33,930 in 2021.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Kenneth Oakley serves as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $33,864.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Davontae Smith works as a Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Davontae earned $33,748 in 2025.
N/A/Public Works - Solid Waste
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William Howard holds the role of N/A at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,718.
N/A/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Keona Crowell holds the role of N/A at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,623.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Devin Bass holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,592.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Norris Scott is a Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $33,567.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Marques Moring serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,566.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Maurice Barrow works as a Na for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. Maurice earned $33,540 in 2023.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Stephen Mercer is a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $33,536.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Tony Williams is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $33,500.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Sheraton Mcelwee is a Na at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2018 (about 5 years). 2023 total compensation came to $33,390.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Devin Bass is a Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $33,387.