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 37
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Michael Silvas works as a Water Services Specialist for Water Services Department. Michael earned $53,488 in 2025.
Chemist I*Specialty/Water Services Department
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Taylor Moore is a Chemist I*Specialty at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $53,477.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Daniel Bueno holds the role of Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,344.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Water Services Department
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Daniel Calderon is a Supplies Clerk Ii*U2 at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $53,304.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Johnny Hodge works as a Water Services Technician for Water Services Department. Johnny earned $53,304 in 2025.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Chandler Stubbs holds the role of Water Services Specialist at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,304.
Utility Specialty Technician/Water Services Department
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Angel Banuelos holds the role of Utility Specialty Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,159.
Courier/Water Services Department
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Robert Consley holds the role of Courier at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,141.
Courier/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Joseph Guzman serves as a Courier. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,141.
Utilities Service Spec*Lead/Water Services Department
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Jaime Topete holds the role of Utilities Service Spec*Lead at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,127.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Daniel Reyes serves as a Water Services Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,076.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Eric Ramirez works as a Utility Technician for Water Services Department. Eric earned $53,045 in 2023.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Juan Alvarez holds the role of Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,034.
Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc)/Water Services Department
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Phillip Chandler holds the role of Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,034.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Morgan Robertson serves as a Support Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,027.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Water Services Department
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Frank Bustillos holds the role of Supplies Clerk Ii*U2 at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,007.
Information Technician Analyst/Prg I/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, David Epperson serves as a Information Technician Analyst/Prg I. Their 2023 pay totaled $53,001.
Utility Helper/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Jeff Davidson serves as a Utility Helper. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,979.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Michael Gutierrez works as a Water Services Specialist for Water Services Department. Michael earned $52,914 in 2025.
Utility Specialty Technician/Water Services Department
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Gregory Hernandez is a Utility Specialty Technician at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $52,844.
Utilities Service Spec*Lead/Water Services Department
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Paul Noriega holds the role of Utilities Service Spec*Lead at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,844.
Utilities Service Spec*Lead/Water Services Department
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Catherine Peterson holds the role of Utilities Service Spec*Lead at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,844.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Water Services Department
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Gilbert Robles is a Supplies Clerk Ii*U2 at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $52,839.
Municipal Security Guard/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Jehoiada Israel serves as a Municipal Security Guard. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,759.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Rosina Melendez works as a Support Services Aide for Water Services Department. Rosina earned $52,491 in 2023.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Diego Gonzalez serves as a Account Clerk III. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,416.
Administrative Assistant II/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Erica Stewart serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2023 pay totaled $52,383.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Katherine Cortez works as a Support Services Aide for Water Services Department. Katherine earned $52,214 in 2025.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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David Altamirano is a Utility Technician at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $52,110.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Nikolas Hopson works as a Utility Technician for Water Services Department. Nikolas earned $52,076 in 2024.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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Jaimie Shamy is a Account Clerk III at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $51,991.
Senior Utilities Service Specialist/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Debra Madril serves as a Senior Utilities Service Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,888.
Chemist I/Water Services Department
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Hannah Vincent works as a Chemist I for Water Services Department. Hannah earned $51,829 in 2025.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Samuel Max serves as a Account Clerk III. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,798.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Bryan Watson works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Bryan earned $51,761 in 2023.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Edgar Chavez-Sahagun is a Utility Technician at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $51,647.
Water Quality Inspector/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Ayodele Agunbiade serves as a Water Quality Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,593.
Human Resources Aide/Water Services Department
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Adamari Amaya works as a Human Resources Aide for Water Services Department. Adamari earned $51,561 in 2025.
Water Systems Operator/Water Services Department
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Antonio Martinez is a Water Systems Operator at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $51,523.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Aaron Hammack serves as a Utility Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $51,457.