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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Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Elizabeth Arenivaz serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,038.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Jorel Canizales is a Building Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,936.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Gerardo Martinez holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,718.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Balbino Lopez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Balbino earned $108,374 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Mario Montano holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,223.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair/Public Works Department
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Marlin Nez is a Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $108,029.
Solid Waste Superintendent/Public Works Department
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Lisa David holds the role of Solid Waste Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,964.
Facilities Projects Planner/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Brad Flores serves as a Facilities Projects Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,943.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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James Main works as a Auto Technician*Master Technician for Public Works Department. James earned $107,941 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Ruben Perez works as a Equipment Shop Foreman for Public Works Department. Ruben earned $107,773 in 2025.
Equipment Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
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Guadalupe Federico is a Equipment Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,738.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Gabriel De Zwaan holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,653.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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Jerrad Baker holds the role of Equipment Op IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,652.
Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist/Public Works Department
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Troy Campfield works as a Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist for Public Works Department. Troy earned $107,606 in 2025.
Management Assistant II/Public Works Department
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Kathleen Badillo works as a Management Assistant II for Public Works Department. Kathleen earned $107,484 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Charles Kauffman works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Charles earned $107,387 in 2025.
Property Manager/Public Works Department
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Michael Jankowski is a Property Manager at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $107,341.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jimmie Adams serves as a Auto Technician*Master Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,317.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Emer Repair/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Alberto Monje serves as a Heavy Equipment Mech*Emer Repair. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,313.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Sergio Gutierrez works as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Sergio earned $107,214 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Giovanni Hielo is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,143.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Anthony Savarani works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $106,882 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Albert Guzman is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,771.
Human Resources Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Karen Truesdale holds the role of Human Resources Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,716.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Mike Sordia Jr serves as a Electrician. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,591.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Tyrum Hawkins works as a Equipment Shop Foreman for Public Works Department. Tyrum earned $106,482 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Martin Leitzman serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,404.
Electrician*Lead/Public Works Department
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Hector Olivares holds the role of Electrician*Lead at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,377.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Scott O'Connor serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,169.
Solid Waste Administrative Analyst/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Anissa Flores serves as a Solid Waste Administrative Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,163.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jodie Jones serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,963.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Claudio Rodriguez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,807.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Pedro Gutierrez Jr holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,779.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Andrew Adamski holds the role of General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,718.
Property Manager/Public Works Department
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Michelle Espericueta is a Property Manager at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $105,686.
Property Manager/Public Works Department
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Thomas Ramson Jr holds the role of Property Manager at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,683.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Edward Batten serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,416.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jose Camargo serves as a Solid Waste Foreman. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,100.
Public Works Operations Manager/Public Works Department
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Scott Chandler holds the role of Public Works Operations Manager at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,099.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Gerardo Diaz Jimenez holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,967.