City of Charlotte / Charlotte Water Emd
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 3
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV/Charlotte Water Emd
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Cameron Vanderburg is a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,377.
Environmental Program Inspector/Charlotte Water Emd
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Jon-Matthew Mccutcheon holds the role of Environmental Program Inspector at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,434.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV/Charlotte Water Emd
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At Charlotte Water Emd, Megan Graham serves as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,874.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV/Charlotte Water Emd
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At Charlotte Water Emd, Austin Ellis serves as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,605.
Environmental Program Inspector/Charlotte Water Emd
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Keith Williamson works as a Environmental Program Inspector for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Keith earned $64,605 in 2026.
Environmental Program Inspector/Charlotte Water Emd
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Casandra Robertson works as a Environmental Program Inspector for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Casandra earned $64,584 in 2026.
Fellow I/Charlotte Water Emd
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Fatima Ghaleb holds the role of Fellow I at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,480.
Water Quality Technician II/Charlotte Water Emd
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Ronald Como is a Water Quality Technician II at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,106.
Centrifuge/Solids Operator/Charlotte Water Emd
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At Charlotte Water Emd, Larry Mckinney serves as a Centrifuge/Solids Operator within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,128.
Office Assistant Senior/Charlotte Water Emd
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At Charlotte Water Emd, Esther Wilkinson serves as a Office Assistant Senior within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,128.
Office Assistant Senior/Charlotte Water Emd
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At Charlotte Water Emd, Shannon Godbolt serves as a Office Assistant Senior within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,984.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III/Charlotte Water Emd
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Savannah Schuchmann holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,871.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III/Charlotte Water Emd
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Benjamin Ziros holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,975.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III/Charlotte Water Emd
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Dean Adcock holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,869.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III/Charlotte Water Emd
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James Athelstone works as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. James earned $60,058 in 2026.
Office Assistant Senior/Charlotte Water Emd
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Latavia Mcclain is a Office Assistant Senior at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,280.
Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant/Charlotte Water Emd
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Tremaine Nash is a Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,323.
Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant/Charlotte Water Emd
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Jose Alicea-Rivera holds the role of Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,803.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II/Charlotte Water Emd
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Hassan Zouhbi works as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II for Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. Hassan earned $56,583 in 2026.
Budget & Finance Specialist/Charlotte Water Emd
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At Charlotte Water Emd, Telleia Little serves as a Budget & Finance Specialist within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,827.
Administrative Specialist/Charlotte Water Emd
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Naomi Phillips is a Administrative Specialist at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,806.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II/Charlotte Water Emd
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David Pagoota is a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,661.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II/Charlotte Water Emd
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At Charlotte Water Emd, Mcgowan Martin serves as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II within Cltwt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,283.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II/Charlotte Water Emd
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Craig Haley holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II at Charlotte Water Emd within Cltwt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,203.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Treatment Plant Mechanic Assistant/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Charlotte Water Emd
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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.