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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Administrative Intern (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Alyssa Knowles holds the role of Administrative Intern (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,252.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Faheem Kinlaw serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,239.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Daniel Rodriguez is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,002.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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John Brown Sr works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. John earned $10,952 in 2025.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Isaiah Williams is a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,942.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Justin Sanchez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,895.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Loren Begay holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,594.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Lawrence Hooper works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Lawrence earned $10,501 in 2024.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jasper Gonzales serves as a Equipment Op II. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,459.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Adrian Tovar is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,453.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Timmi Hunt is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,400.
Laborer/Public Works Department
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Ernest Alday holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,315.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Mike Hernandez holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,263.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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Michael Heinrich is a Auto Technician*Master Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $9,858.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Nordahl Monohan Ii serves as a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,834.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jerry Hernandez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,718.
Auto Technician/Public Works Department
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Brandon Dugan works as a Auto Technician for Public Works Department. Brandon earned $9,454 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Ryan Sutto holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,291.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Abraham Araiza Jr serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,482.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Arlin Gibson serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,407.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Justin Thomas holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,375.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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David Gutierrez is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $8,233.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Jesus Medrano holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,119.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Kenneth Bozyk holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,117.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Din Willingham works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Din earned $7,690 in 2023.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Scott Naughton serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,670.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Public Works Department
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James Arbizu is a Building Maintenance Worker*U2 at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $7,555.
Information Technician Systems Specialist/Public Works Department
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Ryan Morisset works as a Information Technician Systems Specialist for Public Works Department. Ryan earned $7,522 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Marcus Dossie works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Marcus earned $7,376 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, John Booker serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,247.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Martin Perez serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,196.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Justin Dana holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,961.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Anthony Gonzalez is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $6,820.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Adalberto Salazar Jr serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,724.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Jose Miranda is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,699.
Laborer/Public Works Department
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Jeffrey Rose holds the role of Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,674.
Administrative Intern (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Zachary Hill holds the role of Administrative Intern (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,643.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Will Woods Jr holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,538.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Jose Declusin is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,283.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Andrew Armon holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,157.