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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Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Thomas Johnson Ii holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,091.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Dontez Lennon works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Dontez earned $51,083 in 2024.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Davonta Baynes serves as a Laborer. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $51,063.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Antoine Brady holds the role of Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $51,052.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Timika Grant works as a 54516 - Cdl Driver I for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Timika earned $51,047 in 2024.
Office Support Specialist II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Joann E Slater holds the role of Office Support Specialist II at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,014.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Marie Lonon is a Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. 2021 total compensation came to $50,981.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, James King serves as a Solid Waste Driver. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $50,977.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jared Reeder works as a Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Jared earned $50,960 in 2021.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Lavonne Forrest serves as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II. Hired in 2013, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $50,874.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Davon Leggins serves as a Solid Waste Driver. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $50,863.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Shaun Carter is a Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $50,861.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jeffrey Gray is a Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). 2021 total compensation came to $50,851.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Aaron Blackwell serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $50,846.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Brittany Crooks holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $50,823.
Storekeeper II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Lewis Hawkins works as a Storekeeper II for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Lewis earned $50,820 in 2021.
33212 - Office Support Specialist II (Civil Service)/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Taris Christian serves as a 33212 - Office Support Specialist II (Civil Service). They have served since 2001 (about 21 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $50,739.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Victor Townes holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $50,737.
Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Jennifer Simmons serves as a Office Support Specialist III. Hired in 2012, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $50,685.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jamal Rodgers holds the role of Na at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $50,591.
54514 - Marine Equipment Operator II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jeffrey Everhart holds the role of 54514 - Marine Equipment Operator II at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,551.
Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Desean C Grant serves as a Laborer Crew Leader I. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,543.
Radio Dispatcher I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Debra Thomas serves as a Radio Dispatcher I. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $50,521.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Donta Mayo is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $50,510.
33213 - Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Chevette Wilson holds the role of 33213 - Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,502.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Andre Christian holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $50,476.
54437 - Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Quentin Mccready serves as a 54437 - Driver I. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 11 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $50,473.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Nathaniel Boyd is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2013 (about 8 years). 2021 total compensation came to $50,472.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Andre D Thompson holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,467.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Kenneth Gross works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Kenneth earned $50,460 in 2021.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Cherey Elizabeth Lawrence-Covington serves as a Cdl Driver I. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,418.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Javontez Chavis serves as a Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,418.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Timothy Mcglotten is a Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. 2021 total compensation came to $50,415.
54514 - Marine Equipment Operator II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jason Szymanski works as a 54514 - Marine Equipment Operator II for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Jason earned $50,399 in 2024.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Nathaniel U Boyd holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $50,382.
33213 - Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Robert Wood serves as a 33213 - Office Support Specialist III. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $50,326.
Pest Control Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Harold Edmond is a Pest Control Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). 2021 total compensation came to $50,326.
53815 - Solid Waste Supervisor/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Gregory Murray holds the role of 53815 - Solid Waste Supervisor at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2019 (about 3 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $50,316.
Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Richard Cherry holds the role of Driver I at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $50,299.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Marquise Williams works as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Marquise earned $50,236 in 2024.