City of Philadelphia / Phl Department of Aviation
Agency file
The Phl Department of Aviation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2026, this agency had 920 employees with median total compensation of $17,748; the highest distinct record was $93,361.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 920 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($17,748) — 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 $32,053 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,418. 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 4 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33.6M — | 665 — | $47,427 — |
| 2024 | $55.9M ▲ 66.1% | 855 ▲ 28.6% | $62,761 ▲ 32.3% |
| 2025 | $67.5M ▲ 20.8% | 1,046 ▲ 22.3% | $60,543 ▼ 3.5% |
| 2026 | $18.2M ▼ 73.0% | 920 ▼ 12.0% | $17,748 ▼ 70.7% |
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Record list
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Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Derrick Day works as a Custodial Worker 2 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Derrick earned $16,773 in 2026.
HVAC Mechanic 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Idris Parker holds the role of HVAC Mechanic 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,762.
HVAC Mechanic 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Jaime Galarza Iii is a HVAC Mechanic 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,733.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Shaneka Elliott is a Facilities Care Worker 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,721.
Clerk 3/Phl Department of Aviation
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Carmela Marcellino holds the role of Clerk 3 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,721.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Terence Wallace serves as a Custodial Worker 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,710.
Painter 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Thomas Earley holds the role of Painter 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,681.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Spencer Harvey serves as a Custodial Worker 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,680.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Christopher Page serves as a Facilities Care Worker 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,671.