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-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Jake Gillis works as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) for Public Works Department. Jake earned $34,228 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Ryan Casillas is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $34,164.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Chrestian Williams serves as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc). Their 2025 pay totaled $34,163.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Eddie Ramos is a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $34,140.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Larry Tellis Sr holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,076.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ivan Borrayo Banuelos serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,068.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Nicholas Francis holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,767.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Julian Rivera is a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $33,667.
User Technology Specialist*U3/Public Works Department
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Mark Fortner holds the role of User Technology Specialist*U3 at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,659.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Adrian Angulo serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,331.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Vincent Napoleon holds the role of General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,239.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Timothy Russell is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $33,081.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Trent Lowry serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,992.
Laborer/Public Works Department
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Mario Castillo Lovato works as a Laborer for Public Works Department. Mario earned $32,807 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Traris Newman serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,429.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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David Lard holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,323.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Chad Burdick serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,269.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Jesse Torres works as a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) for Public Works Department. Jesse earned $32,208 in 2025.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Daniel Florez is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $32,152.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Katrina Prince holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,028.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Carlos Soto Avila is a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $31,910.
Inventory Control Specialist/Public Works Department
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Randy Best is a Inventory Control Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $31,873.
Auto Parts Clerk II/Public Works Department
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Daniel Roa holds the role of Auto Parts Clerk II at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,845.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Matthew Shadowens serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,763.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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George Flores Jr is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $31,722.
Human Resources Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Cynthia Luck holds the role of Human Resources Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,544.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Dawson Strawn holds the role of General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,012.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Public Works Department
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Juan Yanez is a Supplies Clerk Ii*U2 at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $30,992.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Morris Hernandez is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $30,927.
Laborer/Public Works Department
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Peter Gomez Jr works as a Laborer for Public Works Department. Peter earned $30,910 in 2024.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
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Susan Dill holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,860.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Joseph Ciszek works as a Support Services Aide for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $30,829 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Kenneth Burkes holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,765.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Ruben Sandoval works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Ruben earned $30,593 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Seth Honse holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,299.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Heriberto Roman Arzuaga holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,908.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Samuel Brenden works as a Solid Waste Foreman for Public Works Department. Samuel earned $29,850 in 2023.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Daniel Zamorano works as a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $29,472 in 2025.
Senior Building Equipment Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Michael Jones works as a Senior Building Equipment Supervisor for Public Works Department. Michael earned $29,005 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Anthony Hernandez holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,946.