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 Worker/Public Works Department
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Paul Diaz is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $54,086.
Account Clerk III/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Dararat Muyathorn serves as a Account Clerk III. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,069.
Human Resources Aide/Public Works Department
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Amy Rodriguez works as a Human Resources Aide for Public Works Department. Amy earned $54,045 in 2025.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Kyle Austin works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Kyle earned $53,860 in 2025.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Alejandro Lopez is a Buyer Aide at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $53,746.
Public Works Operations Manager/Public Works Department
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Lisa David works as a Public Works Operations Manager for Public Works Department. Lisa earned $53,671 in 2025.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Esther Martin holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,579.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ralph Nunez serves as a Equipment Op II. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,468.
Information Technician Project Manager/Public Works Department
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Elizabeth Ramos De Lopez holds the role of Information Technician Project Manager at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,424.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Nina Grubish serves as a Buyer Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,358.
Equipment Op I*U2/Public Works Department
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Johnny Sandoval works as a Equipment Op I*U2 for Public Works Department. Johnny earned $53,344 in 2025.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Joseph Yarnall-Lechuga is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $53,248.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Molly Martinez serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,242.
Human Resources Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Samieh Basireddy serves as a Human Resources Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,122.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Monica Contreras is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $52,991.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Homero Pereyra is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $52,880.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Elizabeth Saenz - Almanza holds the role of Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,868.
Auto Parts Clerk II/Public Works Department
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Jesse Montano is a Auto Parts Clerk II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $52,742.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Stephanie Oliva works as a Support Services Aide for Public Works Department. Stephanie earned $52,637 in 2025.
Laborer/Public Works Department
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Carlos Gonzalez works as a Laborer for Public Works Department. Carlos earned $52,617 in 2025.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
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Jessica Matthews holds the role of Secretary II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,585.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Alecia Wood works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Alecia earned $52,448 in 2025.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Jacqueline Martinez Morales is a Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $52,435.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ameer Galloway serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,374.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Joseph Nevarez holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,340.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Carolina Sandoval holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,214.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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James Ruggiero holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,160.
Auto Technician/Public Works Department
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Edward Amezquita holds the role of Auto Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,033.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Mohamed Juarez serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,893.