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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania / Economic Development

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Economic Development

Source file: Allegheny County — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Economic Development is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 64 employees with median total compensation of $49,088; the highest distinct record was $185,401.

Year
2025
Employees
64
Median total
$49,088
Highest record
$185,401

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$5,548$122,368+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 64 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($49,088) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$54,929 (99%)
  • Overtime$475 (1%)
  • Other$8 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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
$28,614
$44,806
$49,088
$63,254
$85,830

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $85,830 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $28,614. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Project Manager
15 · $45,696
Manager
5 · $76,339
Accountant
5 · $52,721
Planner
5 · $39,988

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Lauren J Connelly

Director/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$185,401
Base pay
$185,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,401
Hire date
5/20/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$185,400
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$185,401
Pay Status
Active

Lauren J Connelly is a Director at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 5/20/2024. 2025 total compensation came to $185,401.

Lance M Chimka

Director/Economic Development

2023 total comp
$177,973
Base pay
$175,449
Overtime
$2,399
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,973
Hire date
9/10/2018

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$178,190
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$177,973
Pay Status
Terminated
Termination Date
Nov 17, 2023

Lance M Chimka is a Director at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 9/10/2018. 2023 total compensation came to $177,973.

Simone L Mcmeans

Deputy Director/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$122,368
Base pay
$122,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,368
Hire date
4/22/2013

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$135,000
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$122,368
Pay Status
Active

Simone L Mcmeans holds the role of Deputy Director at Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 4/22/2013. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,368.

James T Johnston Jr

Assistant Director, Operations/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$92,718
Base pay
$91,486
Overtime
$1,232
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,718
Hire date
1/2/1996

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$94,230
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$92,718
Pay Status
Active

James T Johnston Jr works as a Assistant Director, Operations for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 1/2/1996. James earned $92,718 in 2025.

Ann M Ogoreuc

Assistant Dir-Mob & Transportation Initiativ/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$86,157
Base pay
$85,012
Overtime
$1,144
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,157
Hire date
2/25/2013

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$85,011
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$86,157
Pay Status
Active

Ann M Ogoreuc works as a Assistant Dir-Mob & Transportation Initiativ for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 2/25/2013. Ann earned $86,157 in 2025.

Nathan S. Wetzel

Manager 2, Housing/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$85,848
Base pay
$84,708
Overtime
$1,140
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,848
Hire date
4/4/2005

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,250
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$85,848
Pay Status
Active

Nathan S. Wetzel is a Manager 2, Housing at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 4/4/2005. 2025 total compensation came to $85,848.

Erin Marie Deasy

Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$85,848
Base pay
$84,708
Overtime
$1,140
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,848
Hire date
11/22/2010

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,250
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$85,848
Pay Status
Active

Erin Marie Deasy is a Manager at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 11/22/2010. 2025 total compensation came to $85,848.

David J Siford

Auditor/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$85,830
Base pay
$84,770
Overtime
$1,060
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,830
Hire date
7/18/2016

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$84,770
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$85,830
Pay Status
Active

David J Siford works as a Auditor for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 7/18/2016. David earned $85,830 in 2025.

Matthew T Trepal

Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$85,144
Base pay
$84,053
Overtime
$1,091
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,144
Hire date
12/7/2020

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$84,054
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$85,144
Pay Status
Active

Matthew T Trepal is a Manager at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 12/7/2020. 2025 total compensation came to $85,144.

Leah R. Friedman

Dsc- Community Strategic Init/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$83,744
Base pay
$83,744
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,744
Hire date
1/2/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$87,560
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$83,744
Pay Status
Active

Leah R. Friedman is a Dsc- Community Strategic Init at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 1/2/2024. 2025 total compensation came to $83,744.

Michael L. Carroll

Public Information Officer/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$81,034
Base pay
$79,958
Overtime
$1,076
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,034
Hire date
3/11/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$79,959
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$81,034
Pay Status
Active

Michael L. Carroll is a Public Information Officer at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 3/11/2024. 2025 total compensation came to $81,034.

Elissa Dinello

Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$76,339
Base pay
$75,325
Overtime
$1,014
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,339
Hire date
3/16/2020

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$77,584
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$76,339
Pay Status
Active

Elissa Dinello is a Manager at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 3/16/2020. 2025 total compensation came to $76,339.

John P. Mascio

Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$76,338
Base pay
$75,324
Overtime
$1,014
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,338
Hire date
2/6/2006

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$77,584
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$76,338
Pay Status
Active

John P. Mascio is a Manager at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 2/6/2006. 2025 total compensation came to $76,338.

Brenda Joyce-May

Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$75,832
Base pay
$75,325
Overtime
$507
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,832
Hire date
6/14/2021

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$77,584
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$75,832
Pay Status
Active

At Economic Development, Brenda Joyce-May serves as a Manager. Records show a hire date of 6/14/2021. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,832.

Elaine N Smearman

Executive Office Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$70,174
Base pay
$70,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,174
Hire date
4/8/2013

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$70,173
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$70,174
Pay Status
Active

Elaine N Smearman holds the role of Executive Office Manager at Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 4/8/2013. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,174.

Beth O'Donnell

Authorities Coordinator/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$67,446
Base pay
$66,490
Overtime
$831
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,446
Hire date
7/14/2014

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$66,490
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$67,446
Pay Status
Active

Beth O'Donnell works as a Authorities Coordinator for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 7/14/2014. Beth earned $67,446 in 2025.

Leah R. Friedman

Manager of Community Affairs/Economic Development

2024 total comp
$66,035
Base pay
$66,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,035
Hire date
1/2/2024

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$68,952
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$66,035
Pay Status
Active

Leah R. Friedman is a Manager of Community Affairs at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 1/2/2024. 2024 total compensation came to $66,035.

Jennifer L Saks

Program Supervisor/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$63,802
Base pay
$62,832
Overtime
$846
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,802
Hire date
1/23/2017

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$64,717
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$63,802
Pay Status
Active

Jennifer L Saks works as a Program Supervisor for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 1/23/2017. Jennifer earned $63,802 in 2025.

Sharon L Schmidt

Manager Operations/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$63,254
Base pay
$62,325
Overtime
$929
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,254
Hire date
5/31/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$71,070
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$63,254
Pay Status
Active

Sharon L Schmidt works as a Manager Operations for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 5/31/2022. Sharon earned $63,254 in 2025.

Bria E Cook

Manager/Economic Development

2024 total comp
$62,372
Base pay
$61,879
Overtime
$492
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,372
Hire date
10/3/2016

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$73,130
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$62,372
Pay Status
Terminated
Termination Date
Oct 17, 2024

At Economic Development, Bria E Cook serves as a Manager. Records show a hire date of 10/3/2016. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,372.

Tammy Lynn Pifer

Senior Housing Developer/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$62,075
Base pay
$61,040
Overtime
$910
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,075
Hire date
7/27/1993

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$62,872
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$62,075
Pay Status
Active

Tammy Lynn Pifer is a Senior Housing Developer at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 7/27/1993. 2025 total compensation came to $62,075.

John A Barton

Accountant/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$60,952
Base pay
$60,099
Overtime
$852
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,952
Hire date
11/21/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$60,100
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$60,952
Pay Status
Active

At Economic Development, John A Barton serves as a Accountant. Records show a hire date of 11/21/2022. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,952.

Simone L Atkins

Impact Coordinator/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$59,034
Base pay
$59,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,034
Hire date
4/10/2000

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$61,040
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$59,034
Pay Status
Active

Simone L Atkins works as a Impact Coordinator for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 4/10/2000. Simone earned $59,034 in 2025.

Daniel L Tobin

Re-Development Coordinator/Economic Development

2024 total comp
$58,906
Base pay
$58,123
Overtime
$782
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,906
Hire date
5/20/2013

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$58,123
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$58,906
Pay Status
Active

Daniel L Tobin holds the role of Re-Development Coordinator at Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 5/20/2013. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,906.

Kathleen R Castner

Project Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$57,451
Base pay
$56,688
Overtime
$763
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,451
Hire date
5/20/1996

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$58,390
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$57,451
Pay Status
Active

Kathleen R Castner is a Project Manager at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 5/20/1996. 2025 total compensation came to $57,451.

Jodi W Rothermund

Project Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$56,935
Base pay
$56,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,935
Hire date
5/26/2009

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$58,642
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$56,935
Pay Status
Active

Jodi W Rothermund works as a Project Manager for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 5/26/2009. Jodi earned $56,935 in 2025.

Joel R. Segel

Development Specialist/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$56,883
Base pay
$56,004
Overtime
$754
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,883
Hire date
3/21/2005

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$57,683
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$56,883
Pay Status
Active

Joel R. Segel holds the role of Development Specialist at Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 3/21/2005. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,883.

Leesa N. Waller

Accountant/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$55,697
Base pay
$55,697
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,697
Hire date
2/27/2023

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$57,368
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$55,697
Pay Status
Active

Leesa N. Waller is a Accountant at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 2/27/2023. 2025 total compensation came to $55,697.

Linda R D'Amico

Program Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$55,372
Base pay
$54,636
Overtime
$736
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,372
Hire date
11/17/2014

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$54,637
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$55,372
Pay Status
Active

At Economic Development, Linda R D'Amico serves as a Program Manager. Records show a hire date of 11/17/2014. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,372.

Darla J Cravotta

Director Community Outreach/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$55,086
Base pay
$55,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,086
Hire date
3/28/2010

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$140,416
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$55,086
Pay Status
Terminated
Termination Date
Apr 18, 2025

Darla J Cravotta holds the role of Director Community Outreach at Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 3/28/2010. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,086.

William J. Reid

Deputy Chief of Staff- Policy/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$52,759
Base pay
$52,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,759
Hire date
5/12/2025

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$88,500
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,759
Pay Status
Active

William J. Reid holds the role of Deputy Chief of Staff- Policy at Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 5/12/2025. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,759.

Deborah L Watkins

Accountant/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$52,721
Base pay
$52,025
Overtime
$696
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,721
Hire date
5/8/2023

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$57,368
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,721
Pay Status
Active

Deborah L Watkins holds the role of Accountant at Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 5/8/2023. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,721.

Raymond W Englert

Program Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$52,535
Base pay
$51,800
Overtime
$736
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,535
Hire date
12/5/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$54,637
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,535
Pay Status
Active

Raymond W Englert works as a Program Manager for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 12/5/2022. Raymond earned $52,535 in 2025.

Brian J Baker

Project Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$52,228
Base pay
$51,535
Overtime
$694
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,228
Hire date
5/2/2016

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$53,081
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$52,228
Pay Status
Active

Brian J Baker holds the role of Project Manager at Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 5/2/2016. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,228.

David B Clarke

Project Manager/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$49,705
Base pay
$49,043
Overtime
$662
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,705
Hire date
6/6/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$50,648
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$49,705
Pay Status
Active

At Economic Development, David B Clarke serves as a Project Manager. Records show a hire date of 6/6/2022. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,705.

Bhavini Patel

Community Outreach Manager/Economic Development

2023 total comp
$49,440
Base pay
$49,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,440
Hire date
5/23/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$66,950
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$49,440
Pay Status
Terminated
Termination Date
Sep 13, 2023

Bhavini Patel works as a Community Outreach Manager for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 5/23/2022. Bhavini earned $49,440 in 2023.

Jaclyn M Karolski

Planner/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$49,201
Base pay
$48,547
Overtime
$654
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,201
Hire date
2/14/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,547
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$49,201
Pay Status
Active

At Economic Development, Jaclyn M Karolski serves as a Planner. Records show a hire date of 2/14/2022. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,201.

Peter M. Rubash

Business Developmnt Specialist/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$48,976
Base pay
$48,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,976
Hire date
6/18/2001

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$63,668
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$48,976
Pay Status
Terminated
Termination Date
Sep 5, 2025

Peter M. Rubash works as a Business Developmnt Specialist for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 6/18/2001. Peter earned $48,976 in 2025.

Sharon L Schmidt

Project Manager/Economic Development

2024 total comp
$48,921
Base pay
$48,272
Overtime
$650
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,921
Hire date
5/31/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$48,271
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$48,921
Pay Status
Active

At Economic Development, Sharon L Schmidt serves as a Project Manager. Records show a hire date of 5/31/2022. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,921.

Joy H Jacobs

Accountant/Economic Development

2025 total comp
$48,475
Base pay
$48,100
Overtime
$375
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,475
Hire date
10/24/2022

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$57,368
Elected Official
No
Gross Pay
$48,475
Pay Status
Active

Joy H Jacobs works as a Accountant for Economic Development. Their hire date on record is 10/24/2022. Joy earned $48,475 in 2025.