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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Industrial Electrician 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Hector Ferrer serves as a Industrial Electrician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,119.
Cement Finisher 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Michael Micali works as a Cement Finisher 1 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $33,055 in 2026.
Airport Operations Officer Supervisor/Phl Department of Aviation
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Jeremiah Hall works as a Airport Operations Officer Supervisor for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Jeremiah earned $33,033 in 2026.
Electronic Technician 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Alexander Pothen is a Electronic Technician 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $33,032.
Equipment Operator 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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David Grayson is a Equipment Operator 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,965.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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Nikki Marenic works as a Airport Operations Officer for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Nikki earned $32,565 in 2026.
Contract and Planning Administrator/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Shawneese Brown serves as a Contract and Planning Administrator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,554.
Custodial Work Crew Chief/Phl Department of Aviation
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Laquinta Brown is a Custodial Work Crew Chief at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,519.
Airport Security Manager/Phl Department of Aviation
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Jason Sankey is a Airport Security Manager at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,503.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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James Goodwin, Iii is a Airport Operations Officer at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,371.
Maintenance Coordinator/Phl Department of Aviation
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Francis Scales works as a Maintenance Coordinator for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Francis earned $32,328 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/Phl Department of Aviation
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Venus Daniels works as a Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Venus earned $32,320 in 2024.
Industrial Electrician 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Nicholas Antonelli serves as a Industrial Electrician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,300.
Stationary Engineer/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, James Parker serves as a Stationary Engineer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,277.
Airport Pavement & Grounds Group Leader/Phl Department of Aviation
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Kevin Monteforte works as a Airport Pavement & Grounds Group Leader for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Kevin earned $32,214 in 2026.
Airport Communications Operator 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Ismari Marin Negron is a Airport Communications Operator 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $32,198.
Airport Operations Trainee/Phl Department of Aviation
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Danif Williams is a Airport Operations Trainee at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $32,122.
Airport Sustainability Manager/Phl Department of Aviation
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Jessica Noon works as a Airport Sustainability Manager for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Jessica earned $32,121 in 2026.
Custodial Work Crew Chief/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Lamont Bell serves as a Custodial Work Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,058.
Electronic Technician 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Sam Kurian is a Electronic Technician 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,053.
Labor Crew Sub-Chief/Phl Department of Aviation
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Allen Whitney is a Labor Crew Sub-Chief at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,957.
Airport Pavement & Grounds Group Leader/Phl Department of Aviation
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Lowell Champion is a Airport Pavement & Grounds Group Leader at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,939.
Industrial Electrician Group Leader/Phl Department of Aviation
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William Carmichael works as a Industrial Electrician Group Leader for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. William earned $31,903 in 2024.
Airport Operations Officer/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Cydney Nathaniel serves as a Airport Operations Officer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,804.
Electronic Technician 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Daniel Keaveney works as a Electronic Technician 2 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Daniel earned $31,767 in 2026.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Kenneth Grazier Jr holds the role of Custodial Worker 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,468.
Electronic Technician 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Sam Abraham serves as a Electronic Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,451.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Oliver Simmons serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,445.
Building Maintenance Group Leader/Phl Department of Aviation
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Ferdinando Sellecchia is a Building Maintenance Group Leader at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $31,436.