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 26
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.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Joseph Jakubec holds the role of Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,665.
Customer Service Clerk/Public Works Department
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Evelyn Castillo holds the role of Customer Service Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,569.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Diana Nunez works as a Support Services Aide for Public Works Department. Diana earned $51,569 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Xavier Gonzales works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Xavier earned $51,556 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Zackary Gutierrez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Zackary earned $51,441 in 2025.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Anthony Genovaldi is a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $51,438.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Elizabeth Cicogni serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,126.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Susana Heredia serves as a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,072.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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James Morrow is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $51,054.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Patricia Zendejas works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Patricia earned $51,018 in 2025.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Santana Lamas holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,998.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ryan Scott serves as a Electrician. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,621.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Jose Banda holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,551.
Electrician*Lead/Public Works Department
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Donald Roderick Jr is a Electrician*Lead at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $50,549.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kevin Thoe serves as a Solid Waste Foreman. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,522.
Project Management Assistant/Public Works Department
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Aaron Roth holds the role of Project Management Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,515.