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 5
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jodie Jones serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,963.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Claudio Rodriguez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,807.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Pedro Gutierrez Jr holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,779.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Public Works Department
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Andrew Adamski holds the role of General Apprentice-U2 (Nc) at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,718.
Property Manager/Public Works Department
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Michelle Espericueta is a Property Manager at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $105,686.
Property Manager/Public Works Department
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Thomas Ramson Jr holds the role of Property Manager at Public Works Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,683.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Edward Batten serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,416.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Jose Camargo serves as a Solid Waste Foreman. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,100.
Public Works Operations Manager/Public Works Department
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Scott Chandler holds the role of Public Works Operations Manager at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,099.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Gerardo Diaz Jimenez holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,967.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
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Dustin Dionne works as a Administrative Assistant II for Public Works Department. Dustin earned $104,842 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Johnny Quintana serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,805.
Procurement Manager/Public Works Department
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Allen Spivey is a Procurement Manager at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,699.
Contracts Specialist Ii*Lead/Public Works Department
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Crystal Ramirez holds the role of Contracts Specialist Ii*Lead at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,631.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Adolfo Hernandez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,424.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
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Andrea Hernandez holds the role of Accountant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,313.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Lorenzo Garcia Jaimes is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,213.
Electrical Facilities Supervisor/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Brandon Gaines serves as a Electrical Facilities Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $104,162.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Melvin Cashwell holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,100.
Equipment Op IV/Public Works Department
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David Maya works as a Equipment Op IV for Public Works Department. David earned $103,696 in 2025.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Marlin Nez holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,619.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Channon Walters holds the role of Equipment Shop Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,166.
Information Technician Analyst/Prg II/Public Works Department
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Shaunta Hendking is a Information Technician Analyst/Prg II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $103,031.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Jesus Ambrocio holds the role of Solid Waste Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,887.
Project Manager/Public Works Department
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Amanda Cook works as a Project Manager for Public Works Department. Amanda earned $102,847 in 2025.
Building Maintenance Wrkr*Plumber-U2/Public Works Department
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Martin Del Valle works as a Building Maintenance Wrkr*Plumber-U2 for Public Works Department. Martin earned $102,640 in 2025.
Project Manager/Public Works Department
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Michael Prado holds the role of Project Manager at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,481.
Solid Waste Supervisor/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Van Watson Jr serves as a Solid Waste Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,417.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Sammy Preciado holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,339.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair/Public Works Department
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Bruce Jefferson is a Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $102,065.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Howard Ruble serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,825.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Tim Femrite is a Solid Waste Foreman at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $101,790.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Albert Cruz holds the role of Solid Waste Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,722.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Eric Johnson holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,665.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Joseph Pena holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,651.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Stephen Ruiz holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,601.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Donaldo Perez serves as a Equipment Shop Foreman. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,584.
Solid Waste Superintendent/Public Works Department
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Ashley Peck works as a Solid Waste Superintendent for Public Works Department. Ashley earned $101,570 in 2025.
Facilities Projects Planner/Public Works Department
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Julian Cabrera is a Facilities Projects Planner at Public Works Department. 2024 total compensation came to $101,505.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Vernon Combs Jr holds the role of Equipment Shop Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,419.