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 27
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Norman Schoenradt is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $50,336.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Christopher Martinez serves as a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $50,276.
Auto Parts Clerk II/Public Works Department
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Suzanne Casey holds the role of Auto Parts Clerk II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,272.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Taylour Andrews works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Taylour earned $50,177 in 2025.
Administrative Aide/Public Works Department
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Alexandra Wells works as a Administrative Aide for Public Works Department. Alexandra earned $50,165 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Jamari Atkins is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $50,097.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Jesse Aponte is a Solid Waste Foreman at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $50,038.
Building Equipment Op I/Public Works Department
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William Runo is a Building Equipment Op I at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $49,943.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Alberto Perez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,939.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Joseph Gonzales works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $49,898 in 2025.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Michelle Stevenson works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Michelle earned $49,854 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Mauricio Lezama serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,776.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Corrina Dominguez is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,680.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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David Peterson is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,619.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, David Huff serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,516.
Equipment Service Worker I/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Joe Samaniego serves as a Equipment Service Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,485.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Chaydin Atene is a Solid Waste Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,471.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Steven Medrano Jr is a Buyer Aide at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $49,433.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Michael Shockley is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $49,332.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Johnny Sandoval Ii is a Buyer Aide at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $49,284.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
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Regina Donley holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,175.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Maria Federico is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,108.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Rosalyn Muhammad holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,108.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Elizabeth Saenz - Almanza holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,108.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Seferino Fregozo is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,098.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Michelle Sauceda is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,084.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Daniel Lopez is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $48,993.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Vivian Covarrubias is a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $48,973.
Account Clerk III/Public Works Department
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Sandra Villa works as a Account Clerk III for Public Works Department. Sandra earned $48,944 in 2023.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Public Works Department
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Ivory Coombs works as a Building Maintenance Worker*U2 for Public Works Department. Ivory earned $48,915 in 2025.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Colton Combs is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $48,767.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Troy Crim serves as a Buyer Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $48,689.
Utilities Service Spec*Lead/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Elizabeth Balladares serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Lead. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,611.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Joseph Guerra serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,553.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Matthew Wooten serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,541.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Michael Lopez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,512.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Mark Hernandez holds the role of Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,444.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Paul Montano is a Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48,340.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Jimmy Hill Iii is a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $48,285.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Maurice Washington is a Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48,247.