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 4
Electrician/Public Works Department
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Giuseppe Fiore holds the role of Electrician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,764.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Marc Anderson holds the role of Equipment Shop Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,462.
Public Works Operations Manager/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Lucas Mariacher serves as a Public Works Operations Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,376.
Senior User Technology Specialist/Public Works Department
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William Telya holds the role of Senior User Technology Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,228.
Solid Waste Superintendent/Public Works Department
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Robert Van Note holds the role of Solid Waste Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,146.
Environmental Program Manager/Public Works Department
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Mikaela Castle works as a Environmental Program Manager for Public Works Department. Mikaela earned $110,128 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Abel Munoz works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Abel earned $110,052 in 2025.
Electrician*Lead/Public Works Department
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Larry Gregory works as a Electrician*Lead for Public Works Department. Larry earned $109,871 in 2024.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Richard Cota is a Solid Waste Foreman at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,717.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Robert Zimmer holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,384.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Elizabeth Arenivaz serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,038.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Jorel Canizales is a Building Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,936.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Gerardo Martinez holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,718.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Balbino Lopez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Balbino earned $108,374 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Mario Montano holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,223.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair/Public Works Department
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Marlin Nez is a Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $108,029.
Solid Waste Superintendent/Public Works Department
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Lisa David holds the role of Solid Waste Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,964.
Facilities Projects Planner/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Brad Flores serves as a Facilities Projects Planner. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,943.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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James Main works as a Auto Technician*Master Technician for Public Works Department. James earned $107,941 in 2025.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Ruben Perez works as a Equipment Shop Foreman for Public Works Department. Ruben earned $107,773 in 2025.
Equipment Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
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Guadalupe Federico is a Equipment Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,738.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Gabriel De Zwaan holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,653.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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Jerrad Baker holds the role of Equipment Op IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,652.
Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist/Public Works Department
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Troy Campfield works as a Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist for Public Works Department. Troy earned $107,606 in 2025.
Management Assistant II/Public Works Department
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Kathleen Badillo works as a Management Assistant II for Public Works Department. Kathleen earned $107,484 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Charles Kauffman works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Charles earned $107,387 in 2025.
Property Manager/Public Works Department
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Michael Jankowski is a Property Manager at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $107,341.
Auto Technician*Master Technician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jimmie Adams serves as a Auto Technician*Master Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,317.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Emer Repair/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Alberto Monje serves as a Heavy Equipment Mech*Emer Repair. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,313.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Sergio Gutierrez works as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Sergio earned $107,214 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Giovanni Hielo is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,143.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Anthony Savarani works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $106,882 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Albert Guzman is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,771.
Human Resources Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Karen Truesdale holds the role of Human Resources Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,716.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Mike Sordia Jr serves as a Electrician. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,591.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Tyrum Hawkins works as a Equipment Shop Foreman for Public Works Department. Tyrum earned $106,482 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Martin Leitzman serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,404.
Electrician*Lead/Public Works Department
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Hector Olivares holds the role of Electrician*Lead at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,377.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Scott O'Connor serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,169.
Solid Waste Administrative Analyst/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Anissa Flores serves as a Solid Waste Administrative Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,163.