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 28
Trades Helper/Public Works Department
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Juan Lagarda is a Trades Helper at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48,141.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Selena Ortiz serves as a Utilities Service Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,081.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Christina Orosco-Fuentes holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,078.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Joshua Torres works as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) for Public Works Department. Joshua earned $48,037 in 2024.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Alexandra Wells works as a Buyer Aide for Public Works Department. Alexandra earned $47,851 in 2024.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Concepsion Gonzalez is a Buyer Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $47,745.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Cheyenne Tinnin serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,703.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Ryshawn Williams works as a Equipment Op II for Public Works Department. Ryshawn earned $47,633 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jesus Velazquez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,583.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Cutberto Gutierrez serves as a Equipment Op IV. Their 2023 pay totaled $47,400.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Alicia Valdez is a Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $47,131.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Aurelio Lopez serves as a Utilities Service Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,070.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Maurice Tuggle Jr works as a Equipment Op II for Public Works Department. Maurice earned $47,006 in 2024.
Auto Technician/Public Works Department
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Donald Akins is a Auto Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $46,973.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Allison Symons serves as a Support Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,958.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Maria Muniz serves as a Buyer Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,944.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Madison Simpson is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $46,943.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Asya Fields holds the role of General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,865.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Jason Henry Sr holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,832.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kevin Ferguson serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,809.
Administrative Aide/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Lynette Velasquez serves as a Administrative Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,711.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Caprice Ashley serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,667.
Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Miguel Carbajal works as a Equipment Op II for Public Works Department. Miguel earned $46,652 in 2025.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Alejandra Carranza Avena holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,627.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Noe Ascencio serves as a Utilities Service Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,592.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Peter Arballo works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Peter earned $46,406 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Israel Gutierrez holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,118.
Auto Technician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Monty Ramirez serves as a Auto Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,904.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Benjamin Benitez serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,862.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Gabriel Ochoa works as a Solid Waste Worker for Public Works Department. Gabriel earned $45,794 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Ramon Santiago is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $45,700.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Adrian Lopez works as a Utilities Service Specialist for Public Works Department. Adrian earned $45,651 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Jose Guzman is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $45,549.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Gilbert Gonzales holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,455.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Kenneth White Jr holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,417.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Brooke Stahl holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,172.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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Richard Goodison holds the role of Solid Waste Worker at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,134.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Emerald Patino is a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $44,916.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Mary Molina is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,897.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Jamie Tierheimer holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,775.