City of Phoenix, Arizona / Aviation
Agency file
The Aviation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2025, this agency had 910 employees with median total compensation of $76,499; the highest distinct record was $320,398.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 910 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,499) — 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 $125,064 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $34,111. 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 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58.7M — | 839 — | $68,442 — |
| 2024 | $67.9M ▲ 15.7% | 890 ▲ 6.1% | $74,372 ▲ 8.7% |
| 2025 | $71.5M ▲ 5.3% | 910 ▲ 2.2% | $76,499 ▲ 2.9% |
Record list
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Gardener/Aviation
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Jenae Ware is a Gardener at Aviation. 2024 total compensation came to $12,540.
Gardener/Aviation
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At Aviation, Jose Valencia Paniagua serves as a Gardener. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,310.
Airport Operations Assistant/Aviation
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Allie Michael holds the role of Airport Operations Assistant at Aviation. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,289.
User Technology Specialist/Aviation
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Brian Triphahn is a User Technology Specialist at Aviation. 2024 total compensation came to $12,158.
Airport Security Guard/Aviation
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Ruben Sandoval is a Airport Security Guard at Aviation. 2024 total compensation came to $11,977.
Equipment Op I*U2/Aviation
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Rene Valenzuela is a Equipment Op I*U2 at Aviation. 2024 total compensation came to $11,722.
Senior Buyer/Aviation
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Casey Helander is a Senior Buyer at Aviation. 2025 total compensation came to $11,313.
Senior Buyer/Aviation
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At Aviation, Rachel Fisher serves as a Senior Buyer. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,082.
Aviation Dispatcher/Aviation
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Rudy Aist holds the role of Aviation Dispatcher at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,036.
Airport Operations Assistant/Aviation
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Robin Thapa is a Airport Operations Assistant at Aviation. 2025 total compensation came to $10,837.
Airport Operations Technician/Aviation
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At Aviation, Vance Curley serves as a Airport Operations Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,809.
Sign Specialist Ii*U2/Aviation
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Demonte Mccormick is a Sign Specialist Ii*U2 at Aviation. 2023 total compensation came to $10,605.
Aviation Supervisor III/Aviation
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At Aviation, Chris Kurtzhals serves as a Aviation Supervisor III. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,437.
Administrative Aide/Aviation
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At Aviation, Noah Campbell serves as a Administrative Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,339.
Equipment Op Ii*U2/Aviation
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Steven Spoon works as a Equipment Op Ii*U2 for Aviation. Steven earned $9,784 in 2024.
Equipment Op Ii*U2/Aviation
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Frank Bernal works as a Equipment Op Ii*U2 for Aviation. Frank earned $9,647 in 2025.
Airport Operations Technician/Aviation
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Taylor Toten holds the role of Airport Operations Technician at Aviation. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,306.
Custodial Worker I*U2/Aviation
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Della Allen holds the role of Custodial Worker I*U2 at Aviation. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,123.
Airport Operations Assistant/Aviation
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Manuel Elizalde Velasquez works as a Airport Operations Assistant for Aviation. Manuel earned $8,985 in 2023.
Aviation Supervisor III/Aviation
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At Aviation, Olivia Coleman serves as a Aviation Supervisor III. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,325.
Equipment Op I*U2/Aviation
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Victor Lara is a Equipment Op I*U2 at Aviation. 2024 total compensation came to $7,869.
Airport Operations Assistant/Aviation
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At Aviation, Damian Gonzales serves as a Airport Operations Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,841.
Curriculum/Training Coordinator/Aviation
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Leslie Leutbecher holds the role of Curriculum/Training Coordinator at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,790.
Equipment Op I*U2/Aviation
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David Young holds the role of Equipment Op I*U2 at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,699.
Aviation Supervisor II/Aviation
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At Aviation, Tommy Davis serves as a Aviation Supervisor II. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,595.
Airport Operations Assistant/Aviation
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Breyar Baker works as a Airport Operations Assistant for Aviation. Breyar earned $7,435 in 2024.
Electrician/Aviation
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Craig Dohner is a Electrician at Aviation. 2025 total compensation came to $7,336.
Equipment Op I*U2/Aviation
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Vincent Calzada holds the role of Equipment Op I*U2 at Aviation. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,319.
Airfield Maintenance Worker I/Aviation
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Anthony Sanchez holds the role of Airfield Maintenance Worker I at Aviation. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,040.
Airport Security Guard/Aviation
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Oscar Aleman Aguilar holds the role of Airport Security Guard at Aviation. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,972.
Equipment Op I*U2/Aviation
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At Aviation, Isaac Perez serves as a Equipment Op I*U2. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,487.
Aviation Supervisor III/Aviation
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Pete Taylor works as a Aviation Supervisor III for Aviation. Pete earned $6,458 in 2023.
Records Clerk/Aviation
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Rebecca Anaya holds the role of Records Clerk at Aviation. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,324.
Public Information Specialist/Aviation
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Joanna Guzman works as a Public Information Specialist for Aviation. Joanna earned $6,315 in 2025.