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 6
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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John Heltzel holds the role of Equipment Shop Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,253.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Oscar Kornak works as a Building Equipment Op II for Public Works Department. Oscar earned $101,225 in 2025.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Matthew Flores is a Solid Waste Foreman at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $101,106.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair/Public Works Department
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Kristoffer Jones is a Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $100,981.
Solid Waste Administrator/Public Works Department
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Amanda Jordan is a Solid Waste Administrator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $100,935.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Pedro Ortiz Jr works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Pedro earned $100,849 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Pablo Vega is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $100,809.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Joseph Ford Jr serves as a Solid Waste Foreman. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,730.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Leonardo Ventura serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,715.
Budget Analyst II/Public Works Department
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Sandra Moreno holds the role of Budget Analyst II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,659.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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John Messina is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $100,651.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Jose Del Toro Jr works as a Solid Waste Foreman for Public Works Department. Jose earned $100,625 in 2025.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Arthur Baldonado is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $100,449.
Solid Waste Administrative Analyst/Public Works Department
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April May holds the role of Solid Waste Administrative Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,447.
Solid Waste Administrative Analyst/Public Works Department
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Jeffrey Whitlock is a Solid Waste Administrative Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $100,447.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Lester Clark holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,151.
Building Maintenance Worker*U2/Public Works Department
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Martin Del Valle holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker*U2 at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,970.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair/Public Works Department
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Christopher Andela holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mech*Mobile Repair at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,964.
Solid Waste Superintendent/Public Works Department
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Christopher Fine holds the role of Solid Waste Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,955.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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Billy Mirabal works as a Building Equipment Op II for Public Works Department. Billy earned $99,878 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Luis Fernandez holds the role of Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,859.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Jonathan Carrillo works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $99,605 in 2025.
Electrician/Public Works Department
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Scott Groskranz works as a Electrician for Public Works Department. Scott earned $99,603 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Augustine Mendez serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,586.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, William Thoe serves as a Solid Waste Foreman. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,512.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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Oscar Lujan works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Oscar earned $99,493 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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David Rojas works as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. David earned $99,356 in 2024.
Heavy Equipment Mech*Landfill Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Acie Havins holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mech*Landfill Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,333.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Matthew Tallman holds the role of Equipment Shop Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,239.
Solid Waste Superintendent/Public Works Department
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Joseph Fleming works as a Solid Waste Superintendent for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $99,200 in 2025.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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John Heredia Jr is a Solid Waste Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $99,095.
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
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Edward Heier works as a Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Edward earned $99,087 in 2025.
Solid Waste Foreman/Public Works Department
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Van Watson Jr works as a Solid Waste Foreman for Public Works Department. Van earned $99,004 in 2023.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
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Natalie Soto is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $98,997.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Robert Walker holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,941.
Heavy Equipment Mechanical/Public Works Department
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Roderick Revels is a Heavy Equipment Mechanical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $98,772.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Tony Banks serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,674.
Equipment Shop Foreman/Public Works Department
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Jason Beadles holds the role of Equipment Shop Foreman at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,614.
Building Equipment Op II/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Kelly Janzen serves as a Building Equipment Op II. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,540.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
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At Public Works Department, Paul Preusser serves as a Solid Waste Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,490.