$116,000
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$100k
MEDIAN
$116k
75%
$156k
The average salary for a Director of Public Works, City is $116,000
Base Salary
$100k - $156k
Bonus
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$62k - $124k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Director of Public Works, Cities?
▼30%
▼19%
What Do Director of Public Works, Cities Do?
Director of Public Works, City Tasks
- Manage, supervise and administer public works operations and maintenance including all or some of the following: streets, buildings and grounds, vehicles, parks, cemeteries, electric, water, irrigation and sewer.
- Attend public meetings and presents public works plans to citizens.
- Plan and budget large public works account for long term projects, operations, safety and maintenance.
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