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City of Charlotte / Charlotte Water Emd

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Charlotte Water Emd

Source file: City of Charlotte — Employee Pay / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Charlotte Water Emd operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2026, this agency had 128 employees with median total compensation of $75,611; the highest distinct record was $129,903.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$9.6M
Employees
128
Median total
$75,611
Highest record
$129,903

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 128 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,611) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,819 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (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
$51,168
$59,280
$75,611
$87,412
$96,707

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $96,707 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,168. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Page 1

Hector Melgar

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$52,775
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$52,775
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,775
Hourly rate
$25
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
52775.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
7,898
Year
2,026

Hector Melgar works as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Hector earned $52,775 in 2026.

Jacob Renner

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$52,370
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$52,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,370
Hourly rate
$25
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
52370.45
Quarter
2
Record ID
7,956
Year
2,026

At Charlotte Water Emd, Jacob Renner serves as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,370.

Kiera Lewis

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$52,191
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$52,191
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,191
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
52191.36
Quarter
2
Record ID
7,964
Year
2,026

Kiera Lewis is a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,191.

Cole Gilleland

Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,418
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,418
Hourly rate
$25
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51417.6
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,025
Year
2,026

At Charlotte Water Emd, Cole Gilleland serves as a Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,418.

Jorge Crispin

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,054
Year
2,026

Jorge Crispin holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,168.

Malcolm Diggs

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,056
Year
2,026

At Charlotte Water Emd, Malcolm Diggs serves as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,168.

Brandon Dry

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,059
Year
2,026

Brandon Dry works as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $51,168 in 2026.

Landon Jordan

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,081
Year
2,026

Landon Jordan works as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Landon earned $51,168 in 2026.

Derek Kovar

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,082
Year
2,026

Derek Kovar holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,168.

Jarrad Mason

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,090
Year
2,026

Jarrad Mason works as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Jarrad earned $51,168 in 2026.

Cameron Oljeski

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,096
Year
2,026

Cameron Oljeski is a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,168.

Michael Piccolino

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,097
Year
2,026

Michael Piccolino holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,168.

Garrett Anderson

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,038
Year
2,026

Garrett Anderson is a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,168.

Travon Scott

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,101
Year
2,026

Travon Scott is a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,168.

David Thach

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,109
Year
2,026

David Thach holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,168.

Raven Vergara

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,112
Year
2,026

Raven Vergara works as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Raven earned $51,168 in 2026.

Mario Rose

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,100
Year
2,026

Mario Rose holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,168.

Matthew Mackie

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,087
Year
2,026

At Charlotte Water Emd, Matthew Mackie serves as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,168.

Stephen Adams

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$51,168
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$51,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,168
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
51168.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,035
Year
2,026

Stephen Adams holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,168.

Juan Banuelos-Hernandez

Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$49,920
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$49,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,920
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
49920.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,244
Year
2,026

At Charlotte Water Emd, Juan Banuelos-Hernandez serves as a Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,920.

Michael Mayulianos

Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$49,920
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$49,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,920
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
49920.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,294
Year
2,026

Michael Mayulianos works as a Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $49,920 in 2026.

Matthew Youngblood

Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant/Charlotte Water Emd

2026 total comp
$49,920
Sub-department
Cltwt
Base pay
$49,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,920
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Annual Rt
49920.0
Quarter
2
Record ID
8,326
Year
2,026

Matthew Youngblood works as a Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $49,920 in 2026.