City of Phoenix, Arizona / Public Transit
Agency file
The Public Transit plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2025, this agency had 131 employees with median total compensation of $90,903; the highest distinct record was $300,188.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 131 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($90,903) — 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 $140,506 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,484. 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 1
Deputy City Manager (Nc)/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Jesus Paniagua serves as a Deputy City Manager (Nc). Their 2025 pay totaled $300,188.
Deputy City Manager (Nc)/Public Transit
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Amber Williamson holds the role of Deputy City Manager (Nc) at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $268,840.
Public Transit Director (Nc)/Public Transit
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Jesus Sapien works as a Public Transit Director (Nc) for Public Transit. Jesus earned $223,418 in 2025.
Assistant Public Transit Director/Public Transit
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Juanita Carver is a Assistant Public Transit Director at Public Transit. 2025 total compensation came to $184,867.
Light Rail Administrator (Nc)/Public Transit
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Markus Coleman holds the role of Light Rail Administrator (Nc) at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,608.
Assistant to the City Manager (Nc)/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Markus Coleman serves as a Assistant to the City Manager (Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $171,060.
Deputy Public Transit Director/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Joseph Bowar serves as a Deputy Public Transit Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,635.
Deputy Public Transit Director/Public Transit
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Albert Crespo is a Deputy Public Transit Director at Public Transit. 2025 total compensation came to $161,096.
Engineering Supervisor/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, James Taschner serves as a Engineering Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,649.
Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist/Public Transit
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Aarti Dua holds the role of Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,417.
Deputy Public Transit Director/Public Transit
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Leslie Scott is a Deputy Public Transit Director at Public Transit. 2025 total compensation came to $148,193.
Special Projects Administrator/Public Transit
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Sara Kotecki holds the role of Special Projects Administrator at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,074.
Special Projects Administrator/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Chris Hernandez serves as a Special Projects Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,434.
Senior Information Technician Systems Specialist/Public Transit
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Robert Angel holds the role of Senior Information Technician Systems Specialist at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,520.
Special Projects Administrator/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Cathy Lonnegren serves as a Special Projects Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,506.
Senior Information Technician Systems Specialist/Public Transit
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Keith Higbee works as a Senior Information Technician Systems Specialist for Public Transit. Keith earned $140,268 in 2025.
Transit Superintendent/Public Transit
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Herbert Munoz Jr holds the role of Transit Superintendent at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,840.
Program Manager/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Steven Williams serves as a Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,144.
Information Technician Analyst/Prg III/Public Transit
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Edward Amavisca holds the role of Information Technician Analyst/Prg III at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,211.
Principal Engineering Technician/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Antonio Barraza serves as a Principal Engineering Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,699.
Transit Superintendent/Public Transit
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Roberto Valentin works as a Transit Superintendent for Public Transit. Roberto earned $128,191 in 2025.
Economic Development Program Manager/Public Transit
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Jeffrey Stapleton holds the role of Economic Development Program Manager at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,536.
Department Budget Supervisor/Public Transit
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Antoinette Bates works as a Department Budget Supervisor for Public Transit. Antoinette earned $126,769 in 2025.
Principal Planner/Public Transit
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Shih Teng is a Principal Planner at Public Transit. 2025 total compensation came to $126,765.
Transit Superintendent/Public Transit
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Karen Sypniewski works as a Transit Superintendent for Public Transit. Karen earned $126,387 in 2025.
Information Technician Analyst/Prg III/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Valerie Fung serves as a Information Technician Analyst/Prg III. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,369.
Plan Review Coordinator/Public Transit
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Vincente Sandoval holds the role of Plan Review Coordinator at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,340.
Building Facilities Superintendent/Public Transit
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Bernard Venegas works as a Building Facilities Superintendent for Public Transit. Bernard earned $124,257 in 2025.
Equipment Analyst/Public Transit
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Raul Aguilar Jr holds the role of Equipment Analyst at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,244.
Special Projects Administrator/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Stephanie Rangel serves as a Special Projects Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,022.
Accountant IV/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Vivian Ybanez serves as a Accountant IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,974.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Dora Salazar serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,295.
Project Manager/Public Transit
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Carlos Montgomery works as a Project Manager for Public Transit. Carlos earned $116,926 in 2025.
Information Technician Analyst/Prg II/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Amanda Pilcher serves as a Information Technician Analyst/Prg II. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,911.
Management Assistant II/Public Transit
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Sarah Brown holds the role of Management Assistant II at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,810.
Management Assistant II/Public Transit
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Kelie Timberlake Thomas works as a Management Assistant II for Public Transit. Kelie earned $115,810 in 2025.
Senior User Technology Specialist/Public Transit
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Kevin Dobbins holds the role of Senior User Technology Specialist at Public Transit. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,061.
Budget Analyst III/Public Transit
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Gregory Buettner is a Budget Analyst III at Public Transit. 2025 total compensation came to $114,761.
Project Manager/Public Transit
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Royce Walters works as a Project Manager for Public Transit. Royce earned $113,194 in 2025.
Facility Coordinator/Public Transit
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At Public Transit, Walter Mcdaniel serves as a Facility Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,986.