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 Facilities Manager/Phl Department of Aviation
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James Jones holds the role of Airport Facilities Manager at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,578.
Administrative Specialist 2 - Non-Confidential/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Daniel Trubman serves as a Administrative Specialist 2 - Non-Confidential. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,347.
Electronic Technician Group Leader/Phl Department of Aviation
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Jinto Alapatt holds the role of Electronic Technician Group Leader at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,844.
Vice President of Aviation/Phl Department of Aviation
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Deatrice Isaac holds the role of Vice President of Aviation at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,808.
HVAC Mechanic Group Leader/Phl Department of Aviation
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Alec Hector is a HVAC Mechanic Group Leader at Phl Department of Aviation. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $39,583.
HVAC Mechanic Group Leader/Phl Department of Aviation
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At Phl Department of Aviation, Patrick Ohara serves as a HVAC Mechanic Group Leader. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,197.
Custodial Worker 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Anthony Mcqueen holds the role of Custodial Worker 2 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,144.
Occupational Safety Administrator 1/Phl Department of Aviation
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Robert Gizinski holds the role of Occupational Safety Administrator 1 at Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,983.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Phl Department of Aviation
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Simon Gholson works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 for Phl Department of Aviation. Their status is salaried. Simon earned $38,854 in 2026.