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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Juan Guzman holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,399.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Lynette Velasquez is a Buyer Aide at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $28,083.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Latisha Leonard works as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) for Public Works Department. Latisha earned $27,794 in 2025.
Utilities Service Spec*Lead/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kristi Guerriero serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Lead. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,755.
Project Manager/Public Works Department
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Stephen Kenna is a Project Manager at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $27,744.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Rejinaldo Martinez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Rejinaldo earned $27,400 in 2025.
Building Equipment Op I/Public Works Department
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Patrick Abernathy holds the role of Building Equipment Op I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,313.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jose Islas serves as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $27,257.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Douglas Salentine works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Douglas earned $27,217 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Joshua Vargas works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Joshua earned $27,100 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Daniel Mcintosh holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,738.
Account Clerk III/Public Works Department
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Anna Pena holds the role of Account Clerk III at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,669.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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John Perez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. John earned $26,587 in 2024.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Alba Silva is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,520.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Rege Brown is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,329.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Andres Villa serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,901.
Electronic Systems Specialist/Public Works Department
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Meredith Herbert Iii is a Electronic Systems Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25,892.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Lorenzo Sandoval serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,737.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Manuel Rodriguez holds the role of General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,716.
Safety Analyst II/Public Works Department
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Steven Gillet holds the role of Safety Analyst II at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,551.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Orlando Huicochea holds the role of Building Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,188.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Michelle Holguin holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,163.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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George Duran is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25,162.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jorge Rivero serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,996.
Equipment Service Worker I/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ruben Garcia serves as a Equipment Service Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,941.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Timothy Allen serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,515.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Lamar Galloway serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,452.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Christopher Belyeu works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $24,385 in 2023.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Brooks Rivera works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Brooks earned $24,334 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ruben Carbajal serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,282.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Mary Garcia is a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $24,175.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Andrew Holguin is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $23,970.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Dujuan Thompson works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Dujuan earned $23,929 in 2025.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Jason Gleash holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,417.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Edward Chavira Jr works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Edward earned $23,411 in 2025.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Kaleb Brown works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Kaleb earned $23,349 in 2024.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Maddison Lengvary holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,263.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Roman Orozco serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,204.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ian Haslett serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,127.