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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Window Washer 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Samuel Ahmad works as a Window Washer 1 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Samuel earned $25,878 in 2026.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Kevin Tsai serves as a Airport Operations Officer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,870.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Johnny Calhoun is a Custodial Worker 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $25,859.
Electrician 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Edward Irizarry is a Electrician 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $25,844.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Vaughn Stonefish-Larkins works as a Airport Operations Officer for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Vaughn earned $25,781 in 2026.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Daniel Waltenbaugh holds the role of Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,715.
Clerk 3/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Bonnie Mobley serves as a Clerk 3. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,691.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Anthony Varallo holds the role of Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,689.
Geographic Information Systems Specialist 3/Phl Department of Aviation
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Ta Jou Jen is a Geographic Information Systems Specialist 3 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $25,673.
Collections and Exhibitions Curator/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Helen Cahng Rickards serves as a Collections and Exhibitions Curator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,655.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Jerry Germain Ii holds the role of Airport Operations Officer at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,628.
Equipment Operator 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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John Scott is a Equipment Operator 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $25,605.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Keith Gaul serves as a Airport Operations Officer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,535.
Custodial Work Supervisor 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Michael Cooper holds the role of Custodial Work Supervisor 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,529.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Dylan Snipes holds the role of Airport Operations Officer at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,516.
Painting Group Leader/Phl Department of Aviation
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Timothy Garside holds the role of Painting Group Leader at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,418.
Custodial Work Supervisor 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Ceola Williams works as a Custodial Work Supervisor 2 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Ceola earned $25,390 in 2026.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Thomas Walls serves as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,386.
Airport Communications Center Oper 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Veronica Collins-Cody serves as a Airport Communications Center Oper 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,249.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Barron Pearson serves as a Airport Operations Officer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,192.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Elijah O'Neal is a Airport Operations Officer at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $25,149.
Custodial Work Supervisor 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Raushanah Moore holds the role of Custodial Work Supervisor 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,088.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Jamil Taylor serves as a Airport Operations Officer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,026.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Valerie Scott works as a Airport Operations Officer for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Valerie earned $25,007 in 2026.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Jane Tetelepta is a Airport Operations Officer at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $25,001.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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David Menzel works as a Airport Operations Officer for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. David earned $24,950 in 2026.
Public Works Trainee/Phl Department of Aviation
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Tyqwan Talley is a Public Works Trainee at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $24,950.
Administrative Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Virna Mitchell holds the role of Administrative Officer at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,937.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Esaus Herron works as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Esaus earned $24,916 in 2026.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Zahid Hasan serves as a Airport Operations Officer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,860.
Assistant Customer Care Manager/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Esso-Sinam Yague serves as a Assistant Customer Care Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,856.
Airport Communications Services Supervisor/Phl Department of Aviation
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Jannette Elliott is a Airport Communications Services Supervisor at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $24,703.
Electronic Technician 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Devon Miree holds the role of Electronic Technician 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,687.
Equipment Operator 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Bryan Sumpter serves as a Equipment Operator 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,650.
Custodial Work Supervisor 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Vernon Lampkin serves as a Custodial Work Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,648.
Custodial Worker 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Dominic Whitehead is a Custodial Worker 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $24,643.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Michael Abd-Hadi works as a Custodial Worker 2 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $24,610 in 2026.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Brian Perez is a Airport Operations Officer at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $24,583.
Airport Communications Operator 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Albert Ng holds the role of Airport Communications Operator 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,561.
Executive Assistant/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Myrtice Williams serves as a Executive Assistant. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,435.