City of Rockford / Public Works
Agency file
The Public Works is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 194 employees with median total compensation of $64,596; the highest distinct record was $142,259.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 194 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($64,596) — 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 $95,165 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $21,428. 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 5
Maintenance Worker Afs1/Public Works
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Frank Williams is a Maintenance Worker Afs1 at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $41,997.
Water Plant Operator Afs1/Public Works
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Heather Padgett is a Water Plant Operator Afs1 at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $40,174.
Retired or Separated in 2025/Public Works
At Public Works, Earl Wilkerson serves as a Retired or Separated in 2025. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,013.
Traffic Sign & Mark Technician Afs1/Public Works
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Roger Niesman works as a Traffic Sign & Mark Technician Afs1 for Public Works. Roger earned $36,919 in 2025.
Retired or Separated in 2025/Public Works
At Public Works, Karly Jones Young serves as a Retired or Separated in 2025. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,085.
Maintenance Worker Afs1/Public Works
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Jalen Tabilangan works as a Maintenance Worker Afs1 for Public Works. Jalen earned $32,378 in 2025.
Maintenance Worker Afs1/Public Works
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At Public Works, Ian Vanbarriger serves as a Maintenance Worker Afs1. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,315.
Retired or Separated in 2025/Public Works
Nancy Carreno holds the role of Retired or Separated in 2025 at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,206.
Maintenance Worker Afs1/Public Works
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Edward Spitz holds the role of Maintenance Worker Afs1 at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,933.
Traffic Signal Repairer Afs1/Public Works
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Shawn Postlewaite is a Traffic Signal Repairer Afs1 at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $25,326.
Maintenance Repair Worker Afs1/Public Works
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At Public Works, Chad Blackburn serves as a Maintenance Repair Worker Afs1. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,848.
Temporary Other/Public Works
Twan Waller is a Temporary Other at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $23,667.
Retired or Separated in 2025/Public Works
Owen Seabold is a Retired or Separated in 2025 at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $22,608.
Retired or Separated in 2025/Public Works
Dominic Mccarren is a Retired or Separated in 2025 at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $21,434.
Temporary Other/Public Works
Jaleel Ford holds the role of Temporary Other at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,428.
Temporary Other/Public Works
Isaiah Boyd holds the role of Temporary Other at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,351.
Temporary Other/Public Works
At Public Works, Antwan Byrd serves as a Temporary Other. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,537.
Temporary Other/Public Works
Janelle Solis holds the role of Temporary Other at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,771.
Senior Clerk - Payroll Afs1/Public Works
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Karin Lower Smith holds the role of Senior Clerk - Payroll Afs1 at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,489.
Temporary Other/Public Works
Maria Pasillas holds the role of Temporary Other at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,325.
Retired or Separated in 2025/Public Works
Elizabeth Paniagua holds the role of Retired or Separated in 2025 at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,619.
Senior Engineering Technician/Public Works
Kayden Schultz is a Senior Engineering Technician at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $11,531.
Intern Engineering Technician Coop/Public Works
Kyan Muhammad is a Intern Engineering Technician Coop at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $11,145.
Water Meter Reader Afs1/Public Works
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Denise Schulz holds the role of Water Meter Reader Afs1 at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,410.
Temporary Other/Public Works
Edward Drinkwine holds the role of Temporary Other at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,879.
Intern Engineering Technician Coop/Public Works
At Public Works, Vanessa Horton serves as a Intern Engineering Technician Coop. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,001.
Intern Engineering Technician Coop/Public Works
Emanuel Solares holds the role of Intern Engineering Technician Coop at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,613.
Retired or Separated in 2025/Public Works
Gene Spillare works as a Retired or Separated in 2025 for Public Works. Gene earned $7,146 in 2025.
Intern Engineering Technician Coop/Public Works
Angelina Muniz works as a Intern Engineering Technician Coop for Public Works. Angelina earned $6,684 in 2025.
Intern Engineering Technician Coop/Public Works
At Public Works, Naomi Cultra serves as a Intern Engineering Technician Coop. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,097.
Retired or Separated in 2025/Public Works
At Public Works, Gregory Lord serves as a Retired or Separated in 2025. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,066.
Senior Clerk Afs1/Public Works
Bryan Solano works as a Senior Clerk Afs1 for Public Works. Bryan earned $1,441 in 2025.
Retired or Separated in 2025/Public Works
Jeremy Hull holds the role of Retired or Separated in 2025 at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,175.
Intern Engineering Technician Coop/Public Works
At Public Works, Grace Bryant serves as a Intern Engineering Technician Coop. Their 2025 pay totaled $896.