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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Andrew Bethea is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2013 (about 8 years). 2021 total compensation came to $56,865.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Clifton Mcclellan serves as a 54516 - Cdl Driver I. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,826.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Lavonne Forrest serves as a Cdl Driver II. Hired in 2012, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $56,796.
Pest Control Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Donald Callen holds the role of Pest Control Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,712.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Dontez J Lennon serves as a Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,711.
Automotive Mechanic/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Aaron Beauford works as a Automotive Mechanic for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Aaron earned $56,701 in 2021.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Tieishia Dukes holds the role of 54516 - Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $56,699.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Craig Hawkins serves as a 52941 - Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,576.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jerome Moore holds the role of Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $56,561.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Keith Thompson serves as a Solid Waste Driver. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $56,508.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jazzmin Peoples is a Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $56,463.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Rosalee Wilson is a 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about a year). 2024 total compensation came to $56,455.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Donald Callen is a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 3 years. 2023 total compensation came to $56,452.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Denise Simmons serves as a Laborer. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $56,402.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Cheo Thomas holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $56,354.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Dorian Thomas works as a Cdl Driver I for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Dorian earned $56,282 in 2025.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Charles R Carter works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Charles earned $56,255 in 2025.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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David Reeping works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. David earned $56,249 in 2023.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Connie Jackson holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,173.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Tony Clark works as a 52941 - Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Tony earned $56,124 in 2024.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Alexander Jessup holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,106.
Secretary II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Paula A Bond is a Secretary II at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 1973 (about 52 years). 2025 total compensation came to $56,101.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Kavon Lewis is a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). 2023 total compensation came to $56,096.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Sheena Shiver is a 54516 - Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about a year). 2024 total compensation came to $56,074.
53814 - Solid Waste Lead Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Steven Hale is a 53814 - Solid Waste Lead Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $56,048.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, James Knox serves as a Solid Waste Driver. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $56,047.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Charnette Truitt works as a Solid Waste Driver for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. Charnette earned $56,046 in 2021.
53812 - Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Marc Friend serves as a 53812 - Solid Waste Driver. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $56,021.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Lafawn Anderson is a Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. 2021 total compensation came to $55,973.
Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Richard L Cherry is a Driver I at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years). 2025 total compensation came to $55,963.
53814 - Solid Waste Lead Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Adrianne Jones works as a 53814 - Solid Waste Lead Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. Adrianne earned $55,957 in 2023.
Cashier I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Kristin Gordon serves as a Cashier I. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $55,957.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Paul S Bradley works as a Laborer for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Paul earned $55,931 in 2025.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Kenneth Hall holds the role of 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $55,823.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Terrence Alexander is a Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. 2021 total compensation came to $55,752.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Trina Blackston holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $55,706.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Craig Hawkins is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $55,706.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Melvin Battle works as a Solid Waste Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Melvin earned $55,697 in 2025.
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Payroll for Anthony Hall (Pest Control Worker, Public Works - Solid Waste) may cover more than one person; together they account for $55,665 in 2021.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Sean Rice holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $55,662.