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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General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Modesto Gamez Castro serves as a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc). Their 2023 pay totaled $22,965.
Equipment Service Worker I/Public Works Department
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Xavier Ballejos works as a Equipment Service Worker I for Public Works Department. Xavier earned $22,766 in 2023.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Sergio Anaya holds the role of General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,726.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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John Haehn works as a Solid Waste Worker for Public Works Department. John earned $22,715 in 2025.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Jamie Diaz holds the role of General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,700.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Tony Lansdale holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,499.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Andre Felton works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Andre earned $22,361 in 2025.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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Alexander Hernandez is a Equipment Op IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,190.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Christopher Mcclarin holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,134.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Stacey Hannah works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Stacey earned $21,927 in 2025.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Steven Rojas holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,907.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Stacey Morrison serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,837.
Human Resources Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Amber Alioto serves as a Human Resources Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,457.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Angela Strawberry works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Angela earned $21,455 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Donovan Walton is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $21,451.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Michael Gonzales works as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) for Public Works Department. Michael earned $21,336 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jose Palacios serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,309.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Tammy Warren is a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $21,130.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Daniel Salinas serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,703.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Brandon Gilder is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $20,516.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Dan Williams works as a Solid Waste Worker for Public Works Department. Dan earned $20,365 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Melvin Escamilla works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Melvin earned $20,298 in 2025.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Public Works Department
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Ricardo Saldana Jr holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker*U2 at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,278.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Jaime Carrasco works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Jaime earned $19,672 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Vincent Munoz works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Vincent earned $19,655 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Sheila Cruz is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $19,639.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Othon Garcia holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,363.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Malachi Banayat is a Building Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,289.
Electronic Systems Specialist/Public Works Department
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Javier Perez Jr is a Electronic Systems Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,243.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Crystal Avila is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,142.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Isaac Guerrero works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Isaac earned $19,095 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Av Bailey Iii holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,010.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Edward Petrullo works as a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist for Public Works Department. Edward earned $18,933 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Erik Rockwell holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,877.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Luis Lopez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,774.
Administrative Intern (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Penelope Terrazas works as a Administrative Intern (Nc) for Public Works Department. Penelope earned $18,649 in 2025.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Eliott Abac works as a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) for Public Works Department. Eliott earned $18,454 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Robert Carr is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,359.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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David Gonzalez holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,271.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Delia Flores holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,094.