City of Charlotte / Charlotte Water Administration
Agency file
The Charlotte Water Administration operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2026, this agency had 126 employees with median total compensation of $102,163; the highest distinct record was $299,700.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 126 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,163) — 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 $138,189 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $72,530. 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
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Director of Utilities/Charlotte Water Administration
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Angela Charles works as a Director of Utilities for Charlotte Water Administration within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $299,700 in 2026.
Deputy Director II/Charlotte Water Administration
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Shawn Coffman is a Deputy Director II at Charlotte Water Administration within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $213,375.
Deputy Director II/Charlotte Water Administration
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At Charlotte Water Administration, David Czerr serves as a Deputy Director II within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $213,375.
Deputy Director II/Charlotte Water Administration
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Joseph Wilson works as a Deputy Director II for Charlotte Water Administration within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $203,214 in 2026.
Deputy Director II/Charlotte Water Administration
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Steven Lockler works as a Deputy Director II for Charlotte Water Administration within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $203,000 in 2026.
Deputy Director II/Charlotte Water Administration
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Melissa Westfall works as a Deputy Director II for Charlotte Water Administration within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $203,000 in 2026.