City of Memphis / Public Works
Agency file
The Public Works is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 771 employees with median total compensation of $52,367; the highest distinct record was $163,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 771 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,367) — 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 $78,438 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,480. 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
Highest-paid first / page 10
Commercial Building Inspector/Public Works
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Andrew Hill works as a Commercial Building Inspector for Public Works. Andrew earned $53,512 in 2025.
Commercial Building Inspector/Public Works
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Maurice James is a Commercial Building Inspector at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $53,512.
Commercial Building Inspector/Public Works
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David Kelley holds the role of Commercial Building Inspector at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,512.
Commercial Building Inspector/Public Works
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At Public Works, Deep Patel serves as a Commercial Building Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,512.
Commercial Building Inspector/Public Works
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Tyrone Pegues holds the role of Commercial Building Inspector at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,512.
Ni Paralegal/Public Works
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At Public Works, Tiereny Foster serves as a Ni Paralegal. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,556.
Environmental Billing Coordinator/Public Works
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Kelvina Diggs holds the role of Environmental Billing Coordinator at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,530.
Environmental Billing Coordinator/Public Works
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Sheryl Duncan is a Environmental Billing Coordinator at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $52,530.
Grounds Mnt Foreman/Public Works
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Lee Love works as a Grounds Mnt Foreman for Public Works. Lee earned $52,461 in 2025.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Brandon Alexander works as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee for Public Works. Brandon earned $52,367 in 2025.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Terrence Beaman works as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee for Public Works. Terrence earned $52,367 in 2025.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Phoenix Cain holds the role of Waste Water Treatment Trainee at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Henry Brooks holds the role of Waste Water Treatment Trainee at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Kiva Burt is a Waste Water Treatment Trainee at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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At Public Works, Dalvin Foster serves as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Shatia Hall holds the role of Waste Water Treatment Trainee at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Dejuna Henderson is a Waste Water Treatment Trainee at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Shantwan Hunter is a Waste Water Treatment Trainee at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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At Public Works, Willie Jenkins serves as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Tanisha Jones works as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee for Public Works. Tanisha earned $52,367 in 2025.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Cameron Lewis works as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee for Public Works. Cameron earned $52,367 in 2025.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Tesia Martin is a Waste Water Treatment Trainee at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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At Public Works, John Reneau serves as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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Jericka Sanders works as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee for Public Works. Jericka earned $52,367 in 2025.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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At Public Works, Kevin Smith serves as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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At Public Works, Mark Stuckey serves as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,367.
Waste Water Treatment Trainee/Public Works
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At Public Works, Robert Willis serves as a Waste Water Treatment Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,367.
Asphalt Distributor Truck Oper/Public Works
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Lawrence Woodall holds the role of Asphalt Distributor Truck Oper at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,005.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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At Public Works, Brandon Alexander serves as a Mechanical Oper. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,977.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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Carlton Armstrong holds the role of Mechanical Oper at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,977.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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Zachary Camell is a Mechanical Oper at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $51,977.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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Charles Brooks is a Mechanical Oper at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $51,977.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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At Public Works, Darrell Butler serves as a Mechanical Oper. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,977.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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Vebbie Burks holds the role of Mechanical Oper at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,977.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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At Public Works, Lashaun Bryant serves as a Mechanical Oper. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,977.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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William Carrick is a Mechanical Oper at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $51,977.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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Kenneth Donelson holds the role of Mechanical Oper at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,977.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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Marcellous Freeman is a Mechanical Oper at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $51,977.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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Tony Hunt works as a Mechanical Oper for Public Works. Tony earned $51,977 in 2025.
Mechanical Oper/Public Works
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Dedrick Houston is a Mechanical Oper at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $51,977.