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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 13
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Jeffrey Morais holds the role of Equipment Shop Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,583.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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George Berard is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,582.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Brandon Lenz works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Brandon earned $84,579 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Works Department
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Veronica Hernandez works as a Administrative Assistant I for Public Works Department. Veronica earned $84,552 in 2025.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Jeremy Leigh holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,508.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Travis Mitchell serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,480.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Matt Demski serves as a Building Equipment Op II. Their 2023 pay totaled $84,432.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Daniel Santos is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,378.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Terry Stahl is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,375.
Information Technician Systems Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Nathan O'Neal serves as a Information Technician Systems Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,282.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Emer Repair/Public Works Department
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Timothy Naehrbass works as a Heavy Equipment Mech*Emer Repair for Public Works Department. Timothy earned $84,279 in 2023.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Public Works Department
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Armando Rivas is a Building Maintenance Worker*U2 at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,264.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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Raul Ortega holds the role of Equipment Op IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,151.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Hector Rascon works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Hector earned $84,145 in 2025.
Building Equipment Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Richard Rubscha works as a Building Equipment Supervisor for Public Works Department. Richard earned $84,143 in 2023.
Energy Management Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Michael Shin serves as a Energy Management Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,027.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair/Public Works Department
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Darrell Dahkoshay is a Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,006.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Gabriel Gonzalez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Gabriel earned $83,996 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Jaime Perez Nanez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Jaime earned $83,916 in 2025.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Emer Repair/Public Works Department
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Santos Casillas Jr holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mech*Emer Repair at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,877.
Solid Waste Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Stephon Toles holds the role of Solid Waste Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,868.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ryan Arneson serves as a Equipment Op IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,860.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Raymond Goldberg works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Raymond earned $83,851 in 2024.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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Bradley Olson is a Electrician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,764.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Augustine Felix is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,750.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Andrew Sblendorio is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $83,725.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Christopher Robertson is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,670.
Budget Analyst II/Public Works Department
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Mark Thomas holds the role of Budget Analyst II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,645.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Willie Herrera serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,643.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Leopoldo Benitez is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,612.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Angelica Catalan serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,606.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Works Department
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Kimberly Nava works as a Administrative Assistant I for Public Works Department. Kimberly earned $83,573 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Shane Constancio holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,464.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Brian Wurtz works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical for Public Works Department. Brian earned $83,375 in 2025.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Public Works Department
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Maurice Mersch is a Building Maintenance Worker*U2 at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,367.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Mark Hester works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical for Public Works Department. Mark earned $83,257 in 2025.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Benjamin Flores Jr is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,139.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Joe Adrian Jr works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Joe earned $83,123 in 2025.
Environmental Quality Specialist/Public Works Department
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Joel Zurita works as a Environmental Quality Specialist for Public Works Department. Joel earned $83,064 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Billy Nichols works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Billy earned $83,011 in 2025.