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 Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Joseph Jakubec holds the role of Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,665.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Diana Nunez works as a Support Services Aide for Public Works Department. Diana earned $51,569 in 2025.
Customer Service Clerk/Public Works Department
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Evelyn Castillo holds the role of Customer Service Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,569.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Xavier Gonzales works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Xavier earned $51,556 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Zackary Gutierrez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Zackary earned $51,441 in 2025.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Anthony Genovaldi is a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $51,438.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Elizabeth Cicogni serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,126.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Susana Heredia serves as a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,072.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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James Morrow is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $51,054.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Patricia Zendejas works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Patricia earned $51,018 in 2025.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Santana Lamas holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,998.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ryan Scott serves as a Electrician. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,621.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Jose Banda holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,551.
Electrician*Lead/Public Works Department
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Donald Roderick Jr is a Electrician*Lead at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $50,549.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kevin Thoe serves as a Solid Waste Foreman. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,522.
Project Management Assistant/Public Works Department
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Aaron Roth holds the role of Project Management Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,515.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Norman Schoenradt is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $50,336.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Christopher Martinez serves as a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $50,276.
Auto Parts Clerk II/Public Works Department
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Suzanne Casey holds the role of Auto Parts Clerk II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,272.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Taylour Andrews works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Taylour earned $50,177 in 2025.
Administrative Aide/Public Works Department
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Alexandra Wells works as a Administrative Aide for Public Works Department. Alexandra earned $50,165 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Jamari Atkins is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $50,097.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Jesse Aponte is a Solid Waste Foreman at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $50,038.
Building Equipment Op I/Public Works Department
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William Runo is a Building Equipment Op I at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $49,943.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Alberto Perez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,939.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Joseph Gonzales works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $49,898 in 2025.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Michelle Stevenson works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Michelle earned $49,854 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Mauricio Lezama serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,776.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Corrina Dominguez is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,680.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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David Peterson is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,619.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, David Huff serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,516.
Equipment Service Worker I/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Joe Samaniego serves as a Equipment Service Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,485.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Chaydin Atene is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,471.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Steven Medrano Jr is a Buyer Aide at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $49,433.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Michael Shockley is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $49,332.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Johnny Sandoval Ii is a Buyer Aide at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $49,284.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
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Regina Donley holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,175.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Maria Federico is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,108.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Rosalyn Muhammad holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,108.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Elizabeth Saenz - Almanza holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,108.