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 38
Public Works Operations Manager/Public Works Department
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Shana Williams works as a Public Works Operations Manager for Public Works Department. Shana earned $1,667 in 2023.
Administrative Intern (Nc)/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Angel Sanchez serves as a Administrative Intern (Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $1,631.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Raymond Valdez Jr is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,420.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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Israel Armenta works as a Electrician for Public Works Department. Israel earned $1,403 in 2025.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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Darius Howard-Brandon works as a Electrician for Public Works Department. Darius earned $1,403 in 2025.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Vanessa Andazola is a Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $1,401.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Alicia Khan serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,276.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Stephen Johnson works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Stephen earned $1,270 in 2025.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Travis Johnson serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,212.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Pedro Orquiz serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,067.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Seth Aberbach is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $1,047.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Terri Timmons is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $1,047.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Lesly Romero is a Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $915.
Utilities Service Specialist/Public Works Department
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Gloria Robles De La Vara holds the role of Utilities Service Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $862.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Daniel Chavira works as a Equipment Service Worker II for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $820 in 2025.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Ramon Rodriguez Iii holds the role of Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $820.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Oscar Reyez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $800.
Auto Parts Clerk II/Public Works Department
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Bryce Belle works as a Auto Parts Clerk II for Public Works Department. Bryce earned $643 in 2023.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Colin Head works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Colin earned $628 in 2025.
Solid Waste Worker/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Daniel Botello Gutierrez serves as a Solid Waste Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $610.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Christopher Williams holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $577.
Equipment Service Worker II/Public Works Department
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Arturo Ruiz is a Equipment Service Worker II at Public Works Department. 2023 total compensation came to $207.
Laborer*U2/Public Works Department
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Scott Panetta works as a Laborer*U2 for Public Works Department. Scott earned $0 in 2024.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Joshua Mcelroy serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $0.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Russell Strickland is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $0.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Dwight Smith is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $0.