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 32
Laborer/Public Works Department
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Peter Gomez Jr works as a Laborer for Public Works Department. Peter earned $30,910 in 2024.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
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Susan Dill holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,860.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Joseph Ciszek works as a Support Services Aide for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $30,829 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Kenneth Burkes holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,765.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Ruben Sandoval works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Ruben earned $30,593 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Seth Honse holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,299.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Heriberto Roman Arzuaga holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,908.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Samuel Brenden works as a Solid Waste Foreman for Public Works Department. Samuel earned $29,850 in 2023.
Solid Waste Environmental Specialist/Public Works Department
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Daniel Zamorano works as a Solid Waste Environmental Specialist for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $29,472 in 2025.
Senior Building Equipment Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Michael Jones works as a Senior Building Equipment Supervisor for Public Works Department. Michael earned $29,005 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Anthony Hernandez holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,946.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Juan Guzman holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,399.
Buyer Aide/Public Works Department
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Lynette Velasquez is a Buyer Aide at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $28,083.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Latisha Leonard works as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) for Public Works Department. Latisha earned $27,794 in 2025.
Utilities Service Spec*Lead/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kristi Guerriero serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Lead. Their 2023 pay totaled $27,755.
Project Manager/Public Works Department
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Stephen Kenna is a Project Manager at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $27,744.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Rejinaldo Martinez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Rejinaldo earned $27,400 in 2025.
Building Equipment Op I/Public Works Department
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Patrick Abernathy holds the role of Building Equipment Op I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,313.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jose Islas serves as a General Apprentice-U1 (Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $27,257.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Douglas Salentine works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Douglas earned $27,217 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Joshua Vargas works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Joshua earned $27,100 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Daniel Mcintosh holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,738.
Account Clerk III/Public Works Department
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Anna Pena holds the role of Account Clerk III at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,669.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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John Perez works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. John earned $26,587 in 2024.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Alba Silva is a Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,520.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Rege Brown is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,329.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Andres Villa serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,901.
Electronic Systems Specialist/Public Works Department
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Meredith Herbert Iii is a Electronic Systems Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25,892.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Lorenzo Sandoval serves as a Equipment Service Worker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,737.
General Apprentice-U1 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Manuel Rodriguez holds the role of General Apprentice-U1 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,716.
Safety Analyst II/Public Works Department
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Steven Gillet holds the role of Safety Analyst II at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,551.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Orlando Huicochea holds the role of Building Equipment Op II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,188.
Support Services Aide/Public Works Department
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Michelle Holguin holds the role of Support Services Aide at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,163.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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George Duran is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25,162.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jorge Rivero serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,996.
Equipment Service Worker I/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Ruben Garcia serves as a Equipment Service Worker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,941.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Timothy Allen serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,515.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Lamar Galloway serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,452.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Christopher Belyeu works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $24,385 in 2023.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Brooks Rivera works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Brooks earned $24,334 in 2025.