City of Boston / Public Works Department
Agency file
The Public Works Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 401 employees with median total compensation of $75,243; the highest distinct record was $313,131.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 401 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,243) — 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 $145,766 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,275. 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.
Record list
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Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
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Michael Somers works as a Senior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Michael earned $204,531 in 2024.
Principal Administrative Assistant (Pwd)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Cathy Garcia serves as a Principal Administrative Assistant (Pwd). Their 2024 pay totaled $204,014.
Associate Engineer/Public Works Department
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Robert Astrella is a Associate Engineer at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $202,061.