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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Seferino Fregozo is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,098.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Michelle Sauceda is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,084.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Daniel Lopez is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $48,993.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Vivian Covarrubias is a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $48,973.
Account Clerk III/Public Works Department
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Sandra Villa works as a Account Clerk III for Public Works Department. Sandra earned $48,944 in 2023.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Public Works Department
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Ivory Coombs works as a Building Maintenance Worker*U2 for Public Works Department. Ivory earned $48,915 in 2025.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Colton Combs is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $48,767.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Troy Crim serves as a Buyer Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,689.
Utilities Service Spec*Lead/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Elizabeth Balladares serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Lead. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,611.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Joseph Guerra serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,553.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Matthew Wooten serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,541.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Michael Lopez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,512.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Mark Hernandez holds the role of Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,444.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Paul Montano is a Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48,340.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Jimmy Hill Iii is a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $48,285.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Maurice Washington is a Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48,247.
Trades Helper/Public Works Department
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Juan Lagarda is a Trades Helper at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48,141.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Selena Ortiz serves as a Utilities Service Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,081.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Christina Orosco-Fuentes holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,078.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Joshua Torres works as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) for Public Works Department. Joshua earned $48,037 in 2024.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Alexandra Wells works as a Buyer Aide for Public Works Department. Alexandra earned $47,851 in 2024.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Concepsion Gonzalez is a Buyer Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $47,745.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Cheyenne Tinnin serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,703.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Ryshawn Williams works as a Equipment Op II for Public Works Department. Ryshawn earned $47,633 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jesus Velazquez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,583.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Cutberto Gutierrez serves as a Equipment Op IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,400.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Alicia Valdez is a Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $47,131.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Aurelio Lopez serves as a Utilities Service Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,070.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Maurice Tuggle Jr works as a Equipment Op II for Public Works Department. Maurice earned $47,006 in 2024.
Auto Technician/Public Works Department
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Donald Akins is a Auto Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $46,973.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Allison Symons serves as a Support Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,958.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Maria Muniz serves as a Buyer Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,944.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Madison Simpson is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $46,943.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Asya Fields holds the role of General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,865.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Jason Henry Sr holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,832.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kevin Ferguson serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,809.
Administrative Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Lynette Velasquez serves as a Administrative Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,711.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Caprice Ashley serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,667.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Miguel Carbajal works as a Equipment Op II for Public Works Department. Miguel earned $46,652 in 2025.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Alejandra Carranza Avena holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,627.