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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Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Rene Sandoval holds the role of Building Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,629.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Richard Pico serves as a Auto Technician*Master Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,612.
Building Equipment Op I/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jarvis Jackson serves as a Building Equipment Op I. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,608.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Jeremy Booker is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $12,456.
Senior Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Joe Munoz Iii serves as a Senior Engineering Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,360.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Jairon Vater is a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,349.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Dana Mosley serves as a Accountant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,233.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Phillip Jefferson Jr holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,947.