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 22
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Juan Chatman Sr serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,129.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Ray Lucero Jr works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Ray earned $66,070 in 2025.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Barbara Padilla works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Barbara earned $66,045 in 2025.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Daron King serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,893.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Carlos Mena Jr is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $65,891.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Nicholas Valdez holds the role of General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,855.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Artur Abramyan holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,771.
Administrative Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Susana Jaquez serves as a Administrative Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,653.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Francisco Olguin works as a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist for Public Works Department. Francisco earned $65,570 in 2025.
Auto Technician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ivan Duncan serves as a Auto Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,560.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Daniel Garcia holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,470.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Roger Hernandez is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,430.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Jamie Gonzales is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,310.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Penni Bray serves as a Support Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,304.
Solid Waste Administrative Analyst/Public Works Department
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Veridiana Cervantes is a Solid Waste Administrative Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,291.
Solid Waste Administrative Analyst/Public Works Department
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Alicia Flores Garcia is a Solid Waste Administrative Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,291.
Facility Contract Compl Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Raymond Herrera Jr serves as a Facility Contract Compl Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,291.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Emmanuel Diaz serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $65,278.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Richard Soqui is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $65,204.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Betsy Parada works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Betsy earned $65,197 in 2024.
Auto Parts Clerk II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Juan Zamora serves as a Auto Parts Clerk II. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,156.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
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Destiny Dominguez holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,085.
Electronic Systems Specialist/Public Works Department
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Cesar Ruiz is a Electronic Systems Specialist at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $64,970.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jhirmal Winfield serves as a Equipment Op IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,875.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Jose Valenzuela works as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Jose earned $64,859 in 2024.
Electrician*Lead/Public Works Department
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Christopher Poe is a Electrician*Lead at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,855.
Senior Human Resources Analyst/Public Works Department
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Carlita Carey is a Senior Human Resources Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,845.
Auto Parts Clerk II/Public Works Department
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Mario Lopez Iii is a Auto Parts Clerk II at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $64,801.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Hector Hernandez is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,786.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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Christopher Hefley holds the role of Equipment Op IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,689.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Martin Borrayo holds the role of Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,444.
Auto Parts Clerk II/Public Works Department
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William Emery holds the role of Auto Parts Clerk II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,444.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Camilo Robles holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,407.
Senior Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
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Vincent Onorato is a Senior Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,404.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Lindsey Maxwell serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,327.
Auto Technician/Public Works Department
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Mark Brooks holds the role of Auto Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,321.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Zachary Bradshaw is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,309.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Leonel Valle works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Leonel earned $64,267 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Zachary Morgan is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $64,139.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Ruben Trujillo is a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $64,092.