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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Airport Operations Trainee/Phl Department of Aviation
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Rabiu Abubakar is a Airport Operations Trainee at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $19,231.
Engineering Intern/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Min Phyoe serves as a Engineering Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,224.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Milton Shabazz holds the role of Semi-Skilled Laborer at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,216.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, James Reed serves as a Custodial Worker 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $19,147.
Custodial Work Crew Chief/Phl Department of Aviation
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Samuel Robinson works as a Custodial Work Crew Chief for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Samuel earned $19,127 in 2026.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Courtney Simpson is a Airport Operations Officer at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $19,112.
Electronic Technician 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Edwin Geevarughese is a Electronic Technician 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $19,057.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Tara Russell works as a Custodial Worker 2 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Tara earned $19,056 in 2026.
Airport Communications Center Oper 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Kimberly Carr works as a Airport Communications Center Oper 2 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Kimberly earned $19,009 in 2026.
Custodial Work Crew Chief/Phl Department of Aviation
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Thwana Warner holds the role of Custodial Work Crew Chief at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,986.
Custodial Work Supervisor 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Sahreefah Smith serves as a Custodial Work Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,972.
Stores Worker/Phl Department of Aviation
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Akeem King is a Stores Worker at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,887.
Administrative Specialist 2 - Non-Confidential/Phl Department of Aviation
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Johnnae Brown works as a Administrative Specialist 2 - Non-Confidential for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Johnnae earned $18,868 in 2026.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Michael Bergey works as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $18,854 in 2026.
Public Relations Specialist 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Wafai Dias is a Public Relations Specialist 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,839.
Environmental Engineer 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Sam Li is a Environmental Engineer 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,831.
Human Resources Professional 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Summer Morgan works as a Human Resources Professional 2 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Summer earned $18,799 in 2026.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Jerome Bagby is a Custodial Worker 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,790.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Dana Myers holds the role of Custodial Worker 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,710.
Building Maintenance Group Leader/Phl Department of Aviation
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William Wallace is a Building Maintenance Group Leader at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $18,695.
Engineering Intern/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Jason Walat serves as a Engineering Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,663.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Deborah Hill holds the role of Semi-Skilled Laborer at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,657.
Human Resources Professional 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Tenia Mathis holds the role of Human Resources Professional 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,654.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Steven Paul Hart serves as a Custodial Worker 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,615.
Electronic Technician 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Neel Bhatla holds the role of Electronic Technician 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,529.
Contracts Auditor 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Joel Zran holds the role of Contracts Auditor 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,520.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Phl Department of Aviation
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George Gruber works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. George earned $18,518 in 2026.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Daniel Schlossberg serves as a Airport Operations Officer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,507.
Airport Assistant Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Alex Lukashevich works as a Airport Assistant Operations Officer for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Alex earned $18,488 in 2026.