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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Frank Traslavina Jr is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $42,235.
Fuel System Support Technician/Public Works Department
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Russell Michael holds the role of Fuel System Support Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,072.
Laborer/Public Works Department
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John Haehn works as a Laborer for Public Works Department. John earned $42,053 in 2023.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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James Clarke holds the role of Electrician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,017.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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David Fernandez Ii works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. David earned $41,966 in 2025.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Karina Cabrera holds the role of General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,838.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Vincent Ornelas holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,832.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Stevie Fuentes works as a Equipment Op II for Public Works Department. Stevie earned $41,792 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Anthony Orona holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,792.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Tamula Pelegrin serves as a Support Services Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,784.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Eddie Rojas Iii serves as a Equipment Op II. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,657.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Zackary Gutierrez is a Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $41,419.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Victor Arredondo holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,419.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Matthew Babcock holds the role of General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,412.
Equipment Op I*U2/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Robert Vega serves as a Equipment Op I*U2. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,411.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Shawn Bale is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $41,139.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Stella Rees serves as a Building Equipment Op II. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,040.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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Michael Phillips holds the role of Auto Technician*Master Technician at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,831.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Justin Mitchell holds the role of General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,728.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Ron Mendivil is a Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,614.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Cristian Reynoso holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,590.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Joseph Yarnall-Lechuga is a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $40,389.