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 14
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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David Garcia works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. David earned $82,958 in 2025.
Building Equipment Op I/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Greg Parsons serves as a Building Equipment Op I. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,950.
Accountant I/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Celeste Barclay serves as a Accountant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,928.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
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Maria Ponce holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $82,923.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Carlos Osuna is a Solid Waste Foreman at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,818.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Shawn Vasquez works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical for Public Works Department. Shawn earned $82,774 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Diego Quintero serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,624.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Francisco Covarrubias serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,607.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Mateo Barraza Sr works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Mateo earned $82,514 in 2025.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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Dagoberto German holds the role of Equipment Op IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,460.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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Anthony Chaira Jr holds the role of Electrician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,436.
Supplies Supervisor/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Joseph Flores serves as a Supplies Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,422.
Facilities Projects Planner/Public Works Department
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Atam Singh is a Facilities Projects Planner at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,362.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Robert Chavez serves as a Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair. Their 2023 pay totaled $82,354.
Senior Human Resources Analyst/Public Works Department
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Alisa Rodriquez is a Senior Human Resources Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,354.
Solid Waste Environmental Spec*Ld/Public Works Department
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Katrina Pym holds the role of Solid Waste Environmental Spec*Ld at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,292.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Emery Hutchings works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical for Public Works Department. Emery earned $82,221 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Esteban Quintanar Valencia serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,200.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Steven Holmes serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,183.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Cesar Bastidos serves as a Equipment Op IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,116.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Michael Ruelas is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,081.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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Ronald March holds the role of Equipment Op IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,081.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Public Works Department
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Thomas Benitez is a Building Maintenance Worker*U2 at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,070.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Kevin Bernards holds the role of Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,020.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Christopher Alegria is a Solid Waste Foreman at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,718.
Business Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
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Sai Suragani is a Business Systems Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,674.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Raul Rojas Jr is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,637.
Fuel Management Specialist/Public Works Department
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Jennifer Campbell is a Fuel Management Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,612.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Bonnie Holland serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,601.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, David Robin Jr serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,600.
Facilities Projects Planner/Public Works Department
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Alfonso Olivas Jr is a Facilities Projects Planner at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $81,574.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Robert Griffiths Ii is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,550.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jennifer Vance serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,545.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Gonzalo Aguilar serves as a Building Equipment Op II. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,521.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Robert Neveau holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,487.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Joseph Coleman works as a Equipment Shop Foreman for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $81,459 in 2023.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Diana Peterson holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,362.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Rudy Rivas is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,270.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Crisanto Delacruz works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Crisanto earned $81,243 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Eugene Anguiano Sr holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,222.