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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96.9M — | 1,419 — | $68,492 — |
| 2024 | $108.6M ▲ 12.1% | 1,481 ▲ 4.4% | $73,511 ▲ 7.3% |
| 2025 | $116.2M ▲ 7.0% | 1,506 ▲ 1.7% | $76,745 ▲ 4.4% |
Record list
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Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Mayra Kariem is a Utilities Service Spec*Water at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $12,509.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Russell Moore works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Russell earned $12,307 in 2024.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Andrew Saenz serves as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc). Their 2023 pay totaled $12,174.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Jorge Soto Rivera works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Jorge earned $12,087 in 2025.
Operations & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc)/Water Services Department
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Brian Vidalez works as a Operations & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc) for Water Services Department. Brian earned $12,062 in 2023.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Keire Earl holds the role of Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,988.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Edgar Velasquez is a Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $11,925.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Salvador Mendoza serves as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $11,771.
Secretary III/Water Services Department
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Enrique Robles is a Secretary III at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $11,771.
Utility Specialty Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Alex Lee Sr serves as a Utility Specialty Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,718.
Senior Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Robert Ott works as a Senior Utility Technician for Water Services Department. Robert earned $11,676 in 2023.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Asia Harvey is a Utilities Service Spec*Water at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,621.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Isaiah Nandin is a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $11,498.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanical/Water Services Department
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Raymond Medina works as a Industrial Maintenance Mechanical for Water Services Department. Raymond earned $11,295 in 2024.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Jose Vera holds the role of Utility Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,219.
Operations & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc)/Water Services Department
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Robert Strickland holds the role of Operations & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,181.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Timothy Wallingford works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Timothy earned $11,121 in 2025.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Daniel Reisenbigler is a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $11,057.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Jesus Robles holds the role of Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,930.
Project Manager/Water Services Department
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Kathryn Ballares is a Project Manager at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $10,834.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Sasha Harris works as a Utilities Service Spec*Water for Water Services Department. Sasha earned $10,765 in 2025.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Bobby Camou Jr serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Water. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,525.
Instrumentation & Cont Specialist/Water Services Department
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John Haynes works as a Instrumentation & Cont Specialist for Water Services Department. John earned $10,511 in 2024.
Utility Helper/Water Services Department
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Bret Lupe works as a Utility Helper for Water Services Department. Bret earned $10,478 in 2023.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Amy Tuita serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Water. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,340.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Yesenia Pena serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Water. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,340.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Albert Mireles serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Water. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,335.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Michael Ortiz works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Michael earned $10,200 in 2025.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Kaleb Hayes holds the role of Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,131.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Kenneth Stilgenbauer is a Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $10,105.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Matthew Daniels serves as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $10,090.
Caseworker I/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Venite Manace serves as a Caseworker I. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,037.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Patricia Kendall is a Utilities Service Spec*Water at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $9,998.
Administrative Aide/Water Services Department
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Jessica Allis holds the role of Administrative Aide at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,896.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Molly Balk works as a Support Services Aide for Water Services Department. Molly earned $9,753 in 2023.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Daniel Sauceda Jr serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Water. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,686.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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David Rodriguez Cardenas works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. David earned $9,672 in 2025.
Operations & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc)/Water Services Department
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Jake Lay works as a Operations & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc) for Water Services Department. Jake earned $9,191 in 2024.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Michael Murphy works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Michael earned $9,125 in 2023.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Derlim Torres serves as a Support Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,101.