Allegheny County, Pennsylvania / Economic Development
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2M — | 67 — | $45,275 — |
| 2024 | $3.3M ▲ 4.8% | 65 ▼ 3.0% | $47,767 ▲ 5.5% |
| 2025 | $3.5M ▲ 5.9% | 64 ▼ 1.5% | $49,088 ▲ 2.8% |
Record list
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Director/Economic Development
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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.
Director/Economic Development
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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.
Deputy Director/Economic Development
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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.
Assistant Director, Operations/Economic Development
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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.
Assistant Dir-Mob & Transportation Initiativ/Economic Development
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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.
Manager 2, Housing/Economic Development
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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.
Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Auditor/Economic Development
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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.
Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Dsc- Community Strategic Init/Economic Development
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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.
Public Information Officer/Economic Development
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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.
Manager/Economic Development
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Elissa Dinello is a Manager at Economic Development. Records show a hire date of 3/16/2020. 2025 total compensation came to $76,339.
Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Executive Office Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Authorities Coordinator/Economic Development
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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.
Manager of Community Affairs/Economic Development
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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.
Program Supervisor/Economic Development
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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.
Manager Operations/Economic Development
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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.
Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Senior Housing Developer/Economic Development
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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.
Accountant/Economic Development
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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.
Impact Coordinator/Economic Development
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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.
Re-Development Coordinator/Economic Development
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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.
Project Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Project Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Development Specialist/Economic Development
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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.
Accountant/Economic Development
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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.
Program Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Director Community Outreach/Economic Development
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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.
Deputy Chief of Staff- Policy/Economic Development
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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.
Accountant/Economic Development
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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.
Program Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Project Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Project Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Community Outreach Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Planner/Economic Development
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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.
Business Developmnt Specialist/Economic Development
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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.
Project Manager/Economic Development
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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.
Accountant/Economic Development
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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.