City of Pittsburgh / Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

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Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration, Pittsburgh

Source file: City of Pittsburgh — Employee Salaries (2017-2019) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration provides central administrative services — personnel, procurement, facilities, and internal operations.

In 2019, this agency had 14 employees with median total compensation of $10,410; the highest distinct record was $22,339.

Year: 2019
Total payroll: $157K
Employees: 14
Median total: $10,410
Highest record: $22,339

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$2,446$22,339+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 14 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($10,410) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $8,764 (78%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $629 (6%)
Benefits — $1,822 (16%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$2,631

$8,449

$10,410

$15,131

$19,761

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $19,761 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,631. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Secretary-Public Works

2 · $7,982

Intern Public Works 1

2 · $2,539

Director-Sh

1 · $22,339

Assistant Director-Operations

1 · $19,761

Manager Personnel & Finance-Sh

1 · $15,695

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2017	$937.3K —	19 —	$54,794 —
2018	$994.5K ▲ 6.1%	22 ▲ 15.8%	$50,503 ▼ 7.8%
2019	$157K ▼ 84.2%	14 ▼ 36.4%	$10,410 ▼ 79.4%

Every role here

Job titles in Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

1 title has enough holders to report on, listed alphabetically with the number of people in each.

Intern Public Works 1 10

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Michael Gable

Director-Sh/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$22,339

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $18,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,368
Benefits: $2,593
Total compensation: $22,339
Hire date: 2014-01-28
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 627312
Total Taxes: 1368.31

Michael Gable holds the role of Director-Sh at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Hired in 2014, they have about 5 years of service. In 2019, their total compensation was $22,339. Their bargaining unit is Non-Union.

Therese Newman

Assistant Director-Operations/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$19,761

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $15,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,077
Benefits: $3,551
Total compensation: $19,761
Hire date: 2006-09-05
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 41632
Total Taxes: 1076.65

Therese Newman holds the role of Assistant Director-Operations at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. They have served since 2006 (about 13 years). In 2019, their total compensation was $19,761. They are represented by Non-Union.

David Osterman

Manager Personnel & Finance-Sh/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$15,695

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $13,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,001
Benefits: $1,200
Total compensation: $15,695
Hire date: 1991-02-11
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 1022
Total Taxes: 1000.77

David Osterman works as a Manager Personnel & Finance-Sh for Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Hired in 1991, they have about 28 years of service. David earned $15,695 in 2019. They are represented by Non-Union.

Caroline Greco

Fiscal Supervisor-Sh/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$15,131

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $12,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $967
Benefits: $1,209
Total compensation: $15,131
Hire date: 1982-11-08
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 13772
Total Taxes: 966.58

Caroline Greco is a Fiscal Supervisor-Sh at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 37 years. 2019 total compensation came to $15,131. They are represented by Non-Union.

Wayne Massicci

Senior Systems Analyst 3/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$12,096

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $9,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $640
Benefits: $2,366
Total compensation: $12,096
Hire date: 2001-11-13
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 41794
Total Taxes: 640.44

Wayne Massicci holds the role of Senior Systems Analyst 3 at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. They have served since 2001 (about 18 years). In 2019, their total compensation was $12,096. Their bargaining unit is Non-Union.

Judith Palmieri

Chief Clerk 1-Sh/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$11,387

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $7,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $495
Benefits: $3,533
Total compensation: $11,387
Hire date: 2009-02-02
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 46544
Total Taxes: 495.36

Judith Palmieri works as a Chief Clerk 1-Sh for Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Hired in 2009, they have about 10 years of service. Judith earned $11,387 in 2019. Union affiliation: Non-Union.

Shandel Perry

Chief Clerk 2 Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$11,358

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $9,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $690
Benefits: $1,186
Total compensation: $11,358
Hire date: 2002-02-25
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 42026
Total Taxes: 689.85

At Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration, Shandel Perry serves as a Chief Clerk 2 Public Works 1 within Pw-Director's Office. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 17 years. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,358. Their bargaining unit is Non-Union.

Carrie Brand

Clerical Assistant 2-Sh/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$9,463

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $5,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $349
Benefits: $3,977
Total compensation: $9,463
Hire date: 2015-11-02
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 2719

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 631778
Total Taxes: 349.4

Carrie Brand works as a Clerical Assistant 2-Sh for Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 4 years. Carrie earned $9,463 in 2019. They are represented by AFSCME Local 2719.

Megan Yarish

Administrator 2-Ss/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$9,426

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $7,683
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $565
Benefits: $1,178
Total compensation: $9,426
Hire date: 2013-05-28
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 49054
Total Taxes: 565.24

Megan Yarish holds the role of Administrator 2-Ss at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 6 years. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,426. They are represented by Non-Union.

Lakeshia Buchanan

Administrative Specialist-Sh/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$9,319

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $5,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $320
Benefits: $3,533
Total compensation: $9,319
Hire date: 2014-03-03
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 469526
Total Taxes: 319.57

At Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration, Lakeshia Buchanan serves as a Administrative Specialist-Sh within Pw-Director's Office. Hired in 2014, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,319. They are represented by Non-Union.

Kathleen Herdman

Secretary-Public Works/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$8,449

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $6,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $491
Benefits: $1,178
Total compensation: $8,449
Hire date: 2003-08-11
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 43290
Total Taxes: 491.02

Kathleen Herdman is a Secretary-Public Works at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Hired in 2003, they have about 16 years of service. 2019 total compensation came to $8,449. Union affiliation: Non-Union.

Anthony Meli

Intern Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2018 total comp

$8,314

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $7,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $591
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,314
Hire date: 2018-06-11
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Dec 31, 2018
Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 944134
Total Taxes: 590.85

Anthony Meli works as a Intern Public Works 1 for Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Their tenure dates to 2018, under a year. Anthony earned $8,314 in 2018. Union affiliation: Non-Union.

Heather Fallon

Secretary-Public Works/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$7,515

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $7,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $487
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,515
Hire date: 2003-09-15
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 15628
Total Taxes: 486.57

Heather Fallon holds the role of Secretary-Public Works at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 16 years. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,515. Union affiliation: Non-Union.

Jiahong Tong

Intern Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2018 total comp

$7,045

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $7,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,045
Hire date: 2017-10-16
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Oct 1, 2018
Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 885236
Total Taxes: 0

At Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration, Jiahong Tong serves as a Intern Public Works 1 within Pw-Director's Office. They have served since 2017 (about a year). Their 2018 pay totaled $7,045. Union affiliation: Non-Union.

John Guiheen

Intern Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2018 total comp

$5,175

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $4,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $368
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,175
Hire date: 2018-05-29
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Aug 10, 2018
Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 942566
Total Taxes: 367.78

At Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration, John Guiheen serves as a Intern Public Works 1 within Pw-Director's Office. They have served since 2018 (under a year). Their 2018 pay totaled $5,175. Their bargaining unit is Non-Union.

Antonio Thomas

Intern Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2018 total comp

$4,510

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $4,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,510
Hire date: 2018-06-04
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Aug 13, 2018
Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 942432
Total Taxes: 320.51

Antonio Thomas is a Intern Public Works 1 at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. They have served since 2018 (under a year). 2018 total compensation came to $4,510. Their bargaining unit is Non-Union.

Virgil Mcclendon

Intern Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2018 total comp

$4,427

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $4,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,427
Hire date: 2017-06-26
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Apr 3, 2018
Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 864340
Total Taxes: 314.59

Virgil Mcclendon is a Intern Public Works 1 at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Hired in 2017, they have about a year of service. 2018 total compensation came to $4,427. They are represented by Non-Union.

Caralyn Gorman

Intern Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2018 total comp

$3,643

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $3,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $259
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,643
Hire date: 2017-07-03
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Feb 9, 2018
Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 864376
Total Taxes: 258.88

Caralyn Gorman holds the role of Intern Public Works 1 at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Hired in 2017, they have about a year of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,643. They are represented by Non-Union.

Hyung-Gwan Bae

Intern Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2018 total comp

$2,654

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $2,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $189
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,654
Hire date: 2017-07-03
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Apr 27, 2018
Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 864392
Total Taxes: 188.59

At Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration, Hyung-Gwan Bae serves as a Intern Public Works 1 within Pw-Director's Office. Their tenure dates to 2017, about a year. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,654. Their bargaining unit is Non-Union.

Molly Small

Intern Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2018 total comp

$2,651

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $2,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,651
Hire date: 2017-10-16
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Apr 27, 2018
Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 885200
Total Taxes: 188.36

Molly Small holds the role of Intern Public Works 1 at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Hired in 2017, they have about a year of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,651. Union affiliation: Non-Union.

Matthew Marshman

Intern Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$2,631

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $2,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,631
Hire date: 2017-10-16
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 884526
Total Taxes: 186.98

Matthew Marshman holds the role of Intern Public Works 1 at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Hired in 2017, they have about 2 years of service. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,631. Their bargaining unit is Non-Union.

Allison Miller

Intern Public Works 1/Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration

2019 total comp

$2,446

Sub-department: PW-Director's Ofc
Base pay: $2,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,446
Hire date: 2017-06-05
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 410000
Socrata Entity Number: 860086
Total Taxes: 173.84

Allison Miller is a Intern Public Works 1 at Department of Public Works, Bureau of Administration within Pw-Director's Office. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 2 years. 2019 total compensation came to $2,446. Union affiliation: Non-Union.