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 43
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Ethan Versteeg works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Ethan earned $40,647 in 2023.
Laboratory Technician/Water Services Department
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Hannah Vincent holds the role of Laboratory Technician at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,611.
Account Clerk III/Water Services Department
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Rose Gleissner works as a Account Clerk III for Water Services Department. Rose earned $40,611 in 2025.
Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc)/Water Services Department
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Homero Dozal holds the role of Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,515.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Erik Martinez is a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $40,376.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Jamahlia Coleman is a Utilities Service Spec*Water at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,280.
Instrumentation & Cont Spec*Ld/Water Services Department
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Kevin Yamaoka holds the role of Instrumentation & Cont Spec*Ld at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,201.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Walter Gonzales holds the role of Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,188.
Utility Specialty Technician/Water Services Department
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Agustin Sandoval is a Utility Specialty Technician at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,098.
Instrumentation & Cont Specialist/Water Services Department
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Lawrence Mcclure is a Instrumentation & Cont Specialist at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $40,043.
Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Kyle Brand serves as a Ops & Maintenance Technician Trnee (Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $39,628.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Gianna Martinez works as a Support Services Aide for Water Services Department. Gianna earned $39,432 in 2025.
Accountant I/Water Services Department
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Adrian Mutu holds the role of Accountant I at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,250.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Steven Sanabria is a Water Services Technician at Water Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $39,169.
Water Services Technician/Water Services Department
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Aubrey Wyatt works as a Water Services Technician for Water Services Department. Aubrey earned $39,148 in 2023.
Water Customer Services Supervisor I/Water Services Department
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Scott Cota works as a Water Customer Services Supervisor I for Water Services Department. Scott earned $39,065 in 2025.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Anita Schatz is a Utilities Service Spec*Water at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $38,891.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Antonio Sotelo Leyva serves as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc). Their 2025 pay totaled $38,803.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Olivia Aguilera holds the role of Utilities Service Spec*Water at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,782.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Martin Ontiveros Jr serves as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc). Their 2025 pay totaled $38,756.
Chemist I*Specialty/Water Services Department
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Diana Peneva is a Chemist I*Specialty at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $38,630.
Utility Helper/Water Services Department
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Edwin Segarra is a Utility Helper at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $38,573.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Michael Brooks is a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $38,537.
Utilities Service Spec*Water/Water Services Department
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Pamela Williams works as a Utilities Service Spec*Water for Water Services Department. Pamela earned $37,908 in 2025.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Johnny Estrada holds the role of Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,901.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Christopher Gutierrez serves as a Supplies Clerk Ii*U2. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,699.
User Technology Specialist*U2/Water Services Department
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Samantha Herrera holds the role of User Technology Specialist*U2 at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,698.
Senior Water Quality Inspector/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Michael Vega serves as a Senior Water Quality Inspector. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,680.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Antonia Zazueta works as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) for Water Services Department. Antonia earned $37,564 in 2023.
Principal Engineering Technician/Water Services Department
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Michael Khal holds the role of Principal Engineering Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,395.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Ethan Hart is a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $37,357.
Chemist I/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Brian Mrotek serves as a Chemist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,198.
Supplies Clerk Iii*U7/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Tim Elias serves as a Supplies Clerk Iii*U7. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,056.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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Santiago Ledezma Torres is a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc) at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $36,954.
Engineering Technician/Water Services Department
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Denise Saenz holds the role of Engineering Technician at Water Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,827.
Utility Technician Trainee(Nc)/Water Services Department
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At Water Services Department, Alyssa Vela serves as a Utility Technician Trainee(Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $36,256.
Supplies Clerk Ii*U2/Water Services Department
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Jonathan Peyton works as a Supplies Clerk Ii*U2 for Water Services Department. Jonathan earned $35,895 in 2025.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Kayla Flores works as a Support Services Aide for Water Services Department. Kayla earned $35,810 in 2025.
Utility Mechanic*Scba/Water Services Department
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Gilbert Perez Jr works as a Utility Mechanic*Scba for Water Services Department. Gilbert earned $35,644 in 2025.
Support Services Aide/Water Services Department
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Monica Nourse is a Support Services Aide at Water Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $35,507.