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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52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Marko Bessick is a 52941 - Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). 2023 total compensation came to $66,613.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Lovette Fordham is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $66,605.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Shawn Chapman holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $66,452.
Solid Waste Lead Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Valrie A Matthews works as a Solid Waste Lead Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. Valrie earned $66,395 in 2025.
Office Supervisor/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Myra P Montgomery works as a Office Supervisor for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. Myra earned $66,392 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Brian Bartee is a Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $66,358.
Tractor Trailer Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Antionette Waters serves as a Tractor Trailer Driver. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $66,344.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Anthony Folkes holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,332.
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 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $66,236.
Solid Waste Supervisor/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Gregory Murray holds the role of Solid Waste Supervisor at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,233.
Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Sharmone Quarles holds the role of Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $66,202.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Marlon Harlee works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Marlon earned $66,180 in 2024.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Maurice Lawson is a 54517 - Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). 2024 total compensation came to $66,159.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Donnie Whitfield is a Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $66,119.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Delvin Wallace is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $66,098.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Rodrico Sankey is a Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $65,943.
Na/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Donald Ross is a Na at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 1992, they have about 30 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $65,851.
Solid Waste Supervisor/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Marvin Tate works as a Solid Waste Supervisor for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. Marvin earned $65,832 in 2021.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Deon Haskins serves as a 54516 - Cdl Driver I. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,773.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Alan Weeks serves as a Solid Waste Driver. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $65,758.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Keith Person serves as a Solid Waste Driver. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,728.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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David Mayers works as a 54516 - Cdl Driver I for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. David earned $65,675 in 2024.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Tyler Allen holds the role of Laborer at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,672.
52961 - Pest Control Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Anthony Paige works as a 52961 - Pest Control Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 1979, they have about 45 years of service. Anthony earned $65,613 in 2024.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Cedric Robinson works as a Solid Waste Driver for Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. Cedric earned $65,390 in 2021.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Michelle Jernigan serves as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,368.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Harold Duncan works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Harold earned $65,322 in 2025.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Derrick Thornton works as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Derrick earned $65,236 in 2024.
53814 - Solid Waste Lead Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jahon Jones works as a 53814 - Solid Waste Lead Worker for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). Jahon earned $65,115 in 2024.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Tanya Duffy holds the role of Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $64,907.
Office Support Specialist III/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jennifer L Simmons is a Office Support Specialist III at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. 2025 total compensation came to $64,787.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Ms. Lisa Wallace holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,748.
00081 - Operations Assistant III/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Neea Reid is a 00081 - Operations Assistant III at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. 2023 total compensation came to $64,715.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Charles Hall holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,689.
53812 - Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Jerome Moore serves as a 53812 - Solid Waste Driver. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,633.
31113 - Operations Officer V (Civil Service)/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Sophia Hosain serves as a 31113 - Operations Officer V (Civil Service). They have served since 2022 (about a year). Their 2023 pay totaled $64,616.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Brendina Long holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,587.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Taymarnee K Mckoy holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,463.
Solid Waste Lead Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Tiffany Speller is a Solid Waste Lead Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. 2021 total compensation came to $64,441.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Delvin Wallace serves as a 53811 - Solid Waste Worker. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,388.