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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Travis Bass holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $62,459.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Howard Harrington holds the role of Cdl Driver II at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $62,446.
54516 - Cdl Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jaylen Mckoy is a 54516 - Cdl Driver I at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $62,430.
Laborer Crew Leader I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Donnell Bartee holds the role of Laborer Crew Leader I at Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,420.
Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Jarma A Holmes serves as a Laborer. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,346.
54517 - Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Jerry Brown works as a 54517 - Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Jerry earned $62,295 in 2024.
53812 - Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Roberto Cameron works as a 53812 - Solid Waste Driver for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Roberto earned $62,168 in 2024.
53811 - Solid Waste Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Wade Westbrook holds the role of 53811 - Solid Waste Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,142.
Cdl Driver II/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Kevin Shelton works as a Cdl Driver II for Public Works - Solid Waste. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Kevin earned $62,118 in 2025.
Solid Waste Lead Worker/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Terry Lee Stringfield holds the role of Solid Waste Lead Worker at Public Works - Solid Waste. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,056.
Driver I/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Reginald Brown works as a Driver I for Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Reginald earned $62,050 in 2021.
Solid Waste Driver/Public Works - Solid Waste
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Nathaniel Smith holds the role of Solid Waste Driver at Public Works - Solid Waste. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $61,995.
52941 - Laborer/Public Works - Solid Waste
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At Public Works - Solid Waste, Bryant Dearing serves as a 52941 - Laborer. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $61,988.