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 41
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Kyle Tubbs serves as a Water Services Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,830.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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Fernando Martinez holds the role of Utility Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,728.
Chemist I/Water Services Department
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Chad Culshaw is a Chemist I at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $45,699.
Chemist I*Specialty/Water Services Department
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Erin Arnold works as a Chemist I*Specialty for Water Services Department. Erin earned $45,683 in 2025.
Utility Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Matthew Daniels serves as a Utility Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,625.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Bryan Vargas serves as a Water Services Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,587.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Water Services Department
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Adrian Johnson works as a Supplies Clerk Ii*U2 for Water Services Department. Adrian earned $45,565 in 2025.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Alexis Acosta is a Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $45,518.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Shyrell Duch is a Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $45,499.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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Carolina Franco is a Account Clerk III at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $45,485.
Utilities Service Spec*Lead/Water Services Department
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Yesenia Pena is a Utilities Service Spec*Lead at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $45,359.
Utility Helper/Water Services Department
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Robert Padilla is a Utility Helper at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $45,245.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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Andrea Orellana works as a Account Clerk III for Water Services Department. Andrea earned $45,240 in 2025.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Danette Newman works as a Utilities Service Spec*Water for Water Services Department. Danette earned $45,161 in 2025.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Daniel Blea Jr holds the role of Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,144.
Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc)/Water Services Department
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Cesar Perez Amaya is a Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc) at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $45,113.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Charles Reaves serves as a Supplies Clerk Ii*U2. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,966.
Senior Water Quality Inspector/Water Services Department
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Anthony Van Ginkel is a Senior Water Quality Inspector at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $44,947.
Administrative Assistant I/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Caris Martinez serves as a Administrative Assistant I. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,869.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Christian Talavera is a Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,814.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Angel Escobedo is a Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $44,803.
Utilities Service Spec*Lead/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Anita Schatz serves as a Utilities Service Spec*Lead. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,719.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Noah Ortiz is a Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,699.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Water Services Department
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Larry Ortiz is a Supplies Clerk Ii*U2 at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $44,691.
Accountant I/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Orlando Anaya serves as a Accountant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,660.
Ops & Maintenance Supervisor/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Bart Nyandamu serves as a Ops & Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,614.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Anthony Pino serves as a Water Services Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,610.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Josiah Campista holds the role of Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,601.
Administrative Aide/Water Services Department
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Tina Thompson is a Administrative Aide at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,585.
Secretary III/Water Services Department
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Amy Tuita is a Secretary III at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $44,576.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Isaac Fierro works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Isaac earned $44,516 in 2024.
Water Services Specialist/Water Services Department
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Ray Luna works as a Water Services Specialist for Water Services Department. Ray earned $44,469 in 2023.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Ethan Garcia holds the role of Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,417.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Scott Hackwell works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Scott earned $44,375 in 2023.
Laboratory Technician/Water Services Department
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Emma O'Shea holds the role of Laboratory Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,320.
Senior Buyer/Water Services Department
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Victor Sainz holds the role of Senior Buyer at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,218.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Water Services Department
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Jessie Catabay holds the role of Supplies Clerk Ii*U2 at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,076.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Robert Ocegueda serves as a Water Services Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,028.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Garreth Ibanez holds the role of Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,889.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Alfredo Rodriguez holds the role of Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,776.