City of Phoenix, Arizona / Water Services Department
Agency file
The Water Services Department operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 1,506 employees with median total compensation of $76,745; the highest distinct record was $313,652.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,506 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,745) — 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 $119,259 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,507. 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 1
Water Services Director (Nc)/Water Services Department
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Troy Hayes holds the role of Water Services Director (Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,652.
Water Services Director (Nc)/Water Services Department
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Brandy Kelso is a Water Services Director (Nc) at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $249,474.
Assistant Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Darlene Helm works as a Assistant Water Services Director for Water Services Department. Darlene earned $215,706 in 2025.
Assistant Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Nazario Prieto is a Assistant Water Services Director at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $208,851.
Assistant Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, James Swanson serves as a Assistant Water Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $208,597.
Assistant Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Brandy Kelso serves as a Assistant Water Services Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $198,959.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Patricia Kennedy works as a Deputy Water Services Director for Water Services Department. Patricia earned $194,090 in 2025.
Civil Engineer Iii*Team Ldr/Water Services Department
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Raghu Nandan is a Civil Engineer Iii*Team Ldr at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,432.
Assistant Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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I. Rosenthal works as a Assistant Water Services Director for Water Services Department. I. earned $191,027 in 2025.
Ops & Maintenance Supervisor/Water Services Department
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Benjamin Hill Jr works as a Ops & Maintenance Supervisor for Water Services Department. Benjamin earned $187,271 in 2025.
Senior Utility Operator*Scba/Water Services Department
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Scott Leahy works as a Senior Utility Operator*Scba for Water Services Department. Scott earned $183,851 in 2025.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Stuart Dalbey works as a Deputy Water Services Director for Water Services Department. Stuart earned $177,108 in 2023.
Civil Engineer Iii*Team Ldr/Water Services Department
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Blaine Akine holds the role of Civil Engineer Iii*Team Ldr at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,903.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Kyry Tek holds the role of Deputy Water Services Director at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,830.
User Technology Specialist/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Fred Wertsching serves as a User Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,370.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Michele Joyner works as a Deputy Water Services Director for Water Services Department. Michele earned $163,778 in 2025.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Michael Valenzuela serves as a Deputy Water Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,471.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Darlene Helm works as a Deputy Water Services Director for Water Services Department. Darlene earned $162,279 in 2024.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Aimee Conroy works as a Deputy Water Services Director for Water Services Department. Aimee earned $160,074 in 2025.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Leandro Garcia Jr is a Deputy Water Services Director at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,942.
Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Larry Lasco serves as a Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,251.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Nikhil Parekh serves as a Deputy Water Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,549.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Keith Mojica serves as a Deputy Water Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,962.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Stacey Obal serves as a Deputy Water Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,962.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Mary Ling holds the role of Deputy Water Services Director at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,456.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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Maxwell Wilson is a Deputy Water Services Director at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $153,908.
Water Services Project Coordinator/Water Services Department
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Peter Espericueta is a Water Services Project Coordinator at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $153,421.
Water Services Superintendent/Water Services Department
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Teresa Holguin holds the role of Water Services Superintendent at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $151,365.
Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist/Water Services Department
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Joseph Minadeo works as a Lead Information Technician Systems Specialist for Water Services Department. Joseph earned $150,862 in 2025.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Berai Kimball serves as a Deputy Water Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,616.
Civil Engineer Iii*Team Ldr/Water Services Department
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Matthew Woodland is a Civil Engineer Iii*Team Ldr at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,769.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Larry Smallwood serves as a Deputy Water Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,447.
Water Services Technician Sup Coordinator/Water Services Department
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Shane Hurd works as a Water Services Technician Sup Coordinator for Water Services Department. Shane earned $147,255 in 2025.
Deputy Water Services Director/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Stacey Kisling serves as a Deputy Water Services Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,158.
Management Services Administrative/Water Services Department
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Erin Andres is a Management Services Administrative at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,390.
Ops & Maintenance Supervisor/Water Services Department
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Andrew Chavez works as a Ops & Maintenance Supervisor for Water Services Department. Andrew earned $144,635 in 2025.
Information Technician Project Manager/Water Services Department
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Nishith Dave holds the role of Information Technician Project Manager at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,628.
Civil Engineer Iii*Team Ldr/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Can Xiao serves as a Civil Engineer Iii*Team Ldr. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,477.
Utility Crew Chief/Water Services Department
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Peter Kur works as a Utility Crew Chief for Water Services Department. Peter earned $144,278 in 2023.
User Technology Specialist/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Keith Eagar serves as a User Technology Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,774.