City of Phoenix, Arizona / Public Works Department
Agency file
The Public Works Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 1,090 employees with median total compensation of $77,483; the highest distinct record was $236,437.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,090 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,483) — 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 $109,717 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $27,100. 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 | $71.3M — | 1,094 — | $68,950 — |
| 2024 | $76.8M ▲ 7.8% | 1,103 ▲ 0.8% | $73,135 ▲ 6.1% |
| 2025 | $80.9M ▲ 5.2% | 1,090 ▼ 1.2% | $77,483 ▲ 5.9% |
Record list
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Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Jonathan Carrillo works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $99,605 in 2025.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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Scott Groskranz works as a Electrician for Public Works Department. Scott earned $99,603 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Augustine Mendez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,586.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, William Thoe serves as a Solid Waste Foreman. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,512.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Oscar Lujan works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Oscar earned $99,493 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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David Rojas works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. David earned $99,356 in 2024.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Landfill Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Acie Havins holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mech*Landfill Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,333.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Matthew Tallman holds the role of Equipment Shop Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,239.
Solid Waste Superintendent/Public Works Department
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Joseph Fleming works as a Solid Waste Superintendent for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $99,200 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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John Heredia Jr is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $99,095.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Edward Heier works as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Edward earned $99,087 in 2025.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Van Watson Jr works as a Solid Waste Foreman for Public Works Department. Van earned $99,004 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
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Natalie Soto is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $98,997.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Robert Walker holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,941.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Roderick Revels is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $98,772.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Tony Banks serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,674.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Jason Beadles holds the role of Equipment Shop Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,614.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kelly Janzen serves as a Building Equipment Op II. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,540.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Paul Preusser serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,490.
GIS Coordinator/Public Works Department
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Breanna Buswell works as a GIS Coordinator for Public Works Department. Breanna earned $98,432 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Benito Pena works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Benito earned $98,424 in 2025.
Building Equipment Op I/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Francisco Ramos serves as a Building Equipment Op I. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,297.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Lema Mccray Jr is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $98,215.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Cesar Lopez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Cesar earned $98,103 in 2025.
Energy Management Specialist/Public Works Department
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James Gorombei works as a Energy Management Specialist for Public Works Department. James earned $98,005 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Andres Laborin serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,986.
Information Technician Systems Specialist/Public Works Department
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Tonytroy Olgine Jr works as a Information Technician Systems Specialist for Public Works Department. Tonytroy earned $97,956 in 2025.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Manuel Gonzalez serves as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,950.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Dwayne Reed is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $97,907.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Dennis Bartram Jr is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $97,859.