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 4
Electrical Maintenance Crew Chief/Water Services Department
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Arturo Sann is a Electrical Maintenance Crew Chief at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,207.
Utility Supervisor/Water Services Department
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Hector Lepur Jr works as a Utility Supervisor for Water Services Department. Hector earned $125,162 in 2025.
Water Facilities Supervisor/Water Services Department
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Kevin Williams works as a Water Facilities Supervisor for Water Services Department. Kevin earned $125,059 in 2025.
Chemist Iii*Specialty/Water Services Department
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Allison Shepherd holds the role of Chemist Iii*Specialty at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,692.
Civil Engineer III/Water Services Department
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Steve Fernandez holds the role of Civil Engineer III at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,618.
Water Services Project Coordinator/Water Services Department
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Stefanie Letcher works as a Water Services Project Coordinator for Water Services Department. Stefanie earned $124,607 in 2025.
Hydrologist/Water Services Department
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David Gordon holds the role of Hydrologist at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,344.
Senior Utility Operator*Scba/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Jason Mcdonald serves as a Senior Utility Operator*Scba. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,144.
Utility Supervisor/Water Services Department
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Gregory Montano holds the role of Utility Supervisor at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,124.
Electrical Maintenance Crew Chief/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Tamara Henry serves as a Electrical Maintenance Crew Chief. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,114.
Project Manager/Water Services Department
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Donald Beans works as a Project Manager for Water Services Department. Donald earned $124,015 in 2025.
Information Technician Analyst/Prg III/Water Services Department
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Xiaomei Yu is a Information Technician Analyst/Prg III at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,986.
Water Facilities Supervisor/Water Services Department
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Jacob Zeimantz is a Water Facilities Supervisor at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,833.
Lead User Technology Specialist/Water Services Department
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Mark Helms is a Lead User Technology Specialist at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,746.
Utility Crew Chief/Water Services Department
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Cornelio Molina Sr is a Utility Crew Chief at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,606.
Water Services Project Coordinator/Water Services Department
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Daniel Davison holds the role of Water Services Project Coordinator at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,444.
Water Services Project Coordinator/Water Services Department
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Richard Garcia is a Water Services Project Coordinator at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,444.
Ops & Maintenance Supervisor/Water Services Department
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Frank Valencia holds the role of Ops & Maintenance Supervisor at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,356.
Water Services Project Coordinator/Water Services Department
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Johnny Jajou is a Water Services Project Coordinator at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,263.
Utility Supervisor/Water Services Department
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Howard Gestrin works as a Utility Supervisor for Water Services Department. Howard earned $123,185 in 2025.
Energy Management Superintendent/Water Services Department
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Lance Cosby works as a Energy Management Superintendent for Water Services Department. Lance earned $123,136 in 2025.
Utility Supervisor/Water Services Department
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Michael Fierro is a Utility Supervisor at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,095.
Utility Crew Chief/Water Services Department
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Idemudia Irowa works as a Utility Crew Chief for Water Services Department. Idemudia earned $123,071 in 2025.
Environmental Program Manager/Water Services Department
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Lynn Ogata is a Environmental Program Manager at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,748.
Ops & Maintenance Tech*Scba/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Jerry Hicks serves as a Ops & Maintenance Tech*Scba. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,705.
Project Manager/Water Services Department
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Melissa Schlink holds the role of Project Manager at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,497.
Water Services Superintendent/Water Services Department
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David Martinez holds the role of Water Services Superintendent at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,366.
Water Services Superintendent/Water Services Department
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Rojelio Estrella is a Water Services Superintendent at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,178.
Water Services Superintendent/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Stacy Mckinney serves as a Water Services Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,178.
Civil Engineer III/Water Services Department
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Jorge Navarro is a Civil Engineer III at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $122,178.
Human Resources Supervisor/Water Services Department
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Margarita Valdez is a Human Resources Supervisor at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $122,178.
Water Services Project Coordinator/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Andrea Cooper serves as a Water Services Project Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,872.
Water Services Project Coordinator/Water Services Department
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Larry Valenzuela holds the role of Water Services Project Coordinator at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,872.
Water Services Project Coordinator/Water Services Department
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Russell Fowler works as a Water Services Project Coordinator for Water Services Department. Russell earned $121,850 in 2025.
Information Technician Analyst/Prg III/Water Services Department
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David Prante works as a Information Technician Analyst/Prg III for Water Services Department. David earned $121,826 in 2024.
Management Services Administrative/Water Services Department
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Stefanie Letcher is a Management Services Administrative at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $121,793.
Senior Public Information Officer/Water Services Department
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Michael Gertzman holds the role of Senior Public Information Officer at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,613.
Chemist Iii*Specialty/Water Services Department
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Erin Huff works as a Chemist Iii*Specialty for Water Services Department. Erin earned $121,517 in 2025.
Water Services Project Coordinator/Water Services Department
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Francis Milam holds the role of Water Services Project Coordinator at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,161.
Water Services Project Coordinator/Water Services Department
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Patrick Womack Ii is a Water Services Project Coordinator at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $120,932.