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 27
Utility Specialty Technician/Water Services Department
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Andrew Romero holds the role of Utility Specialty Technician at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,264.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Michael Kaufman Sr serves as a Water Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,262.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Eduardo Lino holds the role of Utility Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,257.
Ops & Maintenance Tech*Scba/Water Services Department
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James Skala holds the role of Ops & Maintenance Tech*Scba at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,241.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Pablo Espinoza holds the role of Utility Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,213.
Chemist I/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Brett Ignatowski serves as a Chemist I. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,206.
Chemist I/Water Services Department
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Kendra Hamblin holds the role of Chemist I at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $69,141.
Human Resources Aide/Water Services Department
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Estella Vanwinkle is a Human Resources Aide at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,136.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Justin Klokner works as a Utility Technician for Water Services Department. Justin earned $69,119 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Joel Avila serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,113.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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David Holguin works as a Water Services Specialist for Water Services Department. David earned $69,111 in 2025.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Sam Lopez is a Water Services Specialist at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $69,111.
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Christopher Culpepper serves as a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,001.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Nicholas Garcia is a Water Services Specialist at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $68,987.
Ops & Maintenance Tech*Scba/Water Services Department
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Anthony Ruggles is a Ops & Maintenance Tech*Scba at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $68,978.
Utility Specialty Technician/Water Services Department
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Juan Abreo Cortez works as a Utility Specialty Technician for Water Services Department. Juan earned $68,925 in 2025.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Jose Alvarado is a Water Services Specialist at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $68,919.
Water Resource Specialist/Water Services Department
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Aaron Boydston works as a Water Resource Specialist for Water Services Department. Aaron earned $68,844 in 2025.
Utility Mechanic/Water Services Department
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Marashall Nickerson works as a Utility Mechanic for Water Services Department. Marashall earned $68,844 in 2025.
Senior Information Technician Systems Specialist/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Philip Beck serves as a Senior Information Technician Systems Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,787.
Senior Water Quality Inspector/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Jessica Pendle serves as a Senior Water Quality Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,766.
Safety Analyst II/Water Services Department
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Leonard Jackson is a Safety Analyst II at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $68,648.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Jeffery Brooks works as a Water Services Specialist for Water Services Department. Jeffery earned $68,605 in 2025.
Senior Engineering Technician/Water Services Department
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Angel Rojas holds the role of Senior Engineering Technician at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,567.
Water Customer Services Supervisor I/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Jennifer Chaparro serves as a Water Customer Services Supervisor I. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,567.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Gabriel Flores holds the role of Water Services Specialist at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,564.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Richard Wong works as a Water Services Specialist for Water Services Department. Richard earned $68,564 in 2025.
Utility Helper/Water Services Department
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Mario Garibaldi is a Utility Helper at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $68,534.
Utility Specialty Technician/Water Services Department
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Gabriel Montano is a Utility Specialty Technician at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $68,493.
Administrative Assistant I/Water Services Department
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Sammy Mendoza holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,418.
Accountant II/Water Services Department
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Alma Lomas Torres works as a Accountant II for Water Services Department. Alma earned $68,213 in 2025.
Utility Specialty Technician/Water Services Department
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Gloria Lee works as a Utility Specialty Technician for Water Services Department. Gloria earned $68,211 in 2025.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Ina Hamilton-Pomisel holds the role of Support Services Aide at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,162.
General Apprentice-U2 (Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Ethan Liagoure serves as a General Apprentice-U2 (Nc). Their 2025 pay totaled $68,104.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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John Ochoa works as a Utility Technician for Water Services Department. John earned $68,065 in 2025.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Ronnie Boswell holds the role of Support Services Aide at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,038.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Kevin Yee is a Water Services Specialist at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $68,030.
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Chad Manchego serves as a Environmental Health & Safety Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,989.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Ricky Gonzalez works as a Utility Technician for Water Services Department. Ricky earned $67,758 in 2025.
Senior Water Quality Inspector/Water Services Department
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Robert Rivera holds the role of Senior Water Quality Inspector at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,750.