City and County of San Francisco / Public Utilities Commission / Gardener

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Gardener

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

21 employees hold this title in Public Utilities Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $136,335, below the department median of $190,857.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $2.8M
Role median: $136,335
Agency median: $190,857
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$70,836$149,469+

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How total compensation varies among the 21 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City and County of San Francisco

Gardener is held in 7 City and County of San Francisco departments. In Public Utilities Commission, the median of $136,335 ranks #3 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Municipal Transportation Agency

$145,260 · 3

Airport Commission

$140,070 · 17

Recreation and Park Commission

$136,128 · 269

Public Health

$134,898 · 5

Port

$124,889 · 7

Public Works

$85,219 · 43

Median total compensation for the Gardener role in other City and County of San Franciscodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Gardener beyond City and County of San Francisco

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In City and County of San Francisco, the median of $135,468 ranks #1 of 10. See Gardener across all of City and County of San Francisco →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$110,075 · 25

$77,085 · 60

$58,782 · 14

$57,190 · 211

$53,134 · 30

City of Springfield, MA

$44,940 · 6

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$44,708 · 85

City of Albuquerque

$20,814 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Gardenerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Christopher Simmons

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$151,004

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $10,968
Other pay: $3,320
Benefits: $41,770
Total compensation: $151,004
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.07

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $8,161

At Public Utilities Commission, Christopher Simmons serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.07 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,004. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Manuel Jr

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$147,166

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $10,176
Other pay: $740
Benefits: $41,304
Total compensation: $147,166
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.07

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $8,074

Manuel Jr is a Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.07 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $147,166. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Charles Rinaldi

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$145,885

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $2,048
Other pay: $6,660
Benefits: $42,231
Total compensation: $145,885
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $8,022

Charles Rinaldi holds the role of Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,885. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Martin Guswiler

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$142,300

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $1,734
Other pay: $3,523
Benefits: $42,097
Total compensation: $142,300
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $8,468

Martin Guswiler is a Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $142,300. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Henry Strohbeck

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$141,762

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $2,179
Other pay: $3,220
Benefits: $41,418
Total compensation: $141,762
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,715

Henry Strohbeck works as a Gardener for Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. Henry earned $141,762 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Keegan Finn

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$141,195

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $1,689
Other pay: $3,325
Benefits: $41,235
Total compensation: $141,195
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,632

Keegan Finn works as a Gardener for Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. Keegan earned $141,195 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Duncan Godfrey

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$140,468

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $1,192
Other pay: $3,115
Benefits: $41,215
Total compensation: $140,468
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,640

Duncan Godfrey holds the role of Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $140,468. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

John Islas

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$140,449

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $1,270
Other pay: $3,033
Benefits: $41,199
Total compensation: $140,449
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,628

John Islas works as a Gardener for Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. John earned $140,449 in 2025. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Damian Fleming

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$138,825

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $7
Other pay: $2,971
Benefits: $40,900
Total compensation: $138,825
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,233

Damian Fleming holds the role of Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,825. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.

Scott Anderson

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$136,489

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $40,544
Total compensation: $136,489
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,314

Scott Anderson is a Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $136,489. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Jerry Gaines

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$136,335

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $791
Benefits: $40,598
Total compensation: $136,335
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,251

Jerry Gaines is a Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $136,335. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Lashanta Jordan

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$136,078

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,946
Overtime: $18
Other pay: $748
Benefits: $40,365
Total compensation: $136,078
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,026

Lashanta Jordan is a Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $136,078. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Stephen Childers

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$135,153

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $94,066
Overtime: $7
Other pay: $692
Benefits: $40,389
Total compensation: $135,153
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.99

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,086
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,369

At Public Utilities Commission, Stephen Childers serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 0.99 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,153. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Amanda Sullivan

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$132,321

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $90,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,852
Benefits: $39,090
Total compensation: $132,321
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.95

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,343
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,033

Amanda Sullivan is a Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 0.95 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $132,321. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Robert Ii

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$130,839

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $82,795
Overtime: $5,374
Other pay: $3,192
Benefits: $39,479
Total compensation: $130,839
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.04

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,673

At Public Utilities Commission, Robert Ii serves as a Gardener within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 1.04 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,839. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Paul Abinanti

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$130,337

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $88,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,908
Benefits: $38,470
Total compensation: $130,337
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.94

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,041
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $6,930

Paul Abinanti is a Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 0.94 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $130,337. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Jason Pappas

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$122,185

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $80,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,327
Benefits: $37,924
Total compensation: $122,185
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,267
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $6,372

Jason Pappas is a Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $122,185. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Michael Tesi

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$119,762

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $82,062
Overtime: $649
Other pay: $678
Benefits: $36,372
Total compensation: $119,762
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.93

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $17,858
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $6,460

Michael Tesi is a Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 0.93 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $119,762. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Nancy Humphries

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$114,391

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $76,904
Overtime: $1,816
Other pay: $2,459
Benefits: $33,211
Total compensation: $114,391
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.82

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $15,561
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $6,105

Nancy Humphries holds the role of Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.82 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,391. Union affiliation: Laborers, Local 261.

Kirtlye Wheeler

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$111,997

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $76,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $878
Benefits: $34,865
Total compensation: $111,997
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $17,750
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $5,929

Kirtlye Wheeler holds the role of Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.8 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,997. Their bargaining unit is Laborers, Local 261.

Brian Lease

Gardener/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$70,836

Sub-department: Agriculture & Horticulture
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $48,804
Overtime: $12
Other pay: $919
Benefits: $21,102
Total compensation: $70,836
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Laborers, Local 261
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.52

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $10,004
Job Code: 3417
Job Family Code: 3400
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $3,836

Brian Lease is a Gardener at Public Utilities Commission within Agriculture & Horticulture. They work permanent civil service, 0.52 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $70,836. They are represented by Laborers, Local 261.