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City of Philadelphia / Pwd Water / Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job-title file

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

84 employees hold this title in Pwd Water. Median total compensation for the role is $22,179, above the department median of $20,746.

Employees
84
Total payroll
$1.9M
Role median
$22,179
Agency median
$20,746
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

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How total compensation varies among the 84 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of Philadelphia

Water Treatment Plant Operator is held in 2 City of Philadelphia departments. In Pwd Water, the median of $22,179 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Finance Finance
$15,908 · 1

Median total compensation for the Water Treatment Plant Operator role in other City of Philadelphiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Water Treatment Plant Operator beyond City of Philadelphia

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City of Philadelphia, the median of $22,057 ranks #2 of 2. See Water Treatment Plant Operator across all of City of Philadelphia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Seattle
$119,205 · 6

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Devon Hamilton

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2025 total comp
$77,800
Base pay
$33,702
Overtime
$38,907
Other pay
$5,191
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,800
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
29020
Total Pay
$77,800

Devon Hamilton works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Devon earned $77,800 in 2025.

Mathew Varghese

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2020 total comp
$62,450
Base pay
$25,914
Overtime
$23,258
Other pay
$13,278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,450
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$53,463
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
48485
Total Pay
$30,858

Mathew Varghese works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Mathew earned $62,450 in 2020.

Johnathan Somahkawahho

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2021 total comp
$45,975
Base pay
$36,624
Overtime
$8,843
Other pay
$507
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,975
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$46,662
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
27411
Total Pay
$45,975

Johnathan Somahkawahho works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Johnathan earned $45,975 in 2021.

Rajan Philip

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2021 total comp
$35,612
Base pay
$19,582
Overtime
$5,582
Other pay
$10,448
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,612
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$45,524
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
22966
Total Pay
$35,612

Rajan Philip works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Rajan earned $35,612 in 2021.

Albert Mascucchini

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2020 total comp
$34,477
Base pay
$20,185
Overtime
$2,896
Other pay
$11,396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,477
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$45,524
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
28651
Total Pay
$34,477

At Pwd Water, Albert Mascucchini serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $34,477.

John Greenwald

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$32,908
Base pay
$14,537
Overtime
$16,699
Other pay
$1,671
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,908
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
15655
Total Pay
$32,908

John Greenwald works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. John earned $32,908 in 2026.

Richmomd Essien

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$32,815
Base pay
$15,034
Overtime
$14,303
Other pay
$3,478
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,815
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$53,463
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
51717
Total Pay
$32,815

At Pwd Water, Richmomd Essien serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,815.

Jonathan Stish

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$32,537
Base pay
$15,668
Overtime
$15,764
Other pay
$1,106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,537
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$53,463
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
51088
Total Pay
$32,537

At Pwd Water, Jonathan Stish serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,537.

Christopher Liggett

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$32,106
Base pay
$15,843
Overtime
$14,664
Other pay
$1,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,106
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
10102
Total Pay
$32,106

Christopher Liggett is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,106.

Dennis Mathew

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$31,285
Base pay
$15,397
Overtime
$14,649
Other pay
$1,240
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,285
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$51,828
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
54369
Total Pay
$31,285

Dennis Mathew holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,285.

Mathew Varghese

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$30,858
Base pay
$15,280
Overtime
$14,502
Other pay
$1,077
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,858
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$53,463
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
48485
Total Pay
$30,858

At Pwd Water, Mathew Varghese serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,858.

Eric Johnson

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$30,000
Base pay
$15,816
Overtime
$10,663
Other pay
$3,521
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,000
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$53,463
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
51250
Total Pay
$30,000

Eric Johnson holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,000.

David Santiago

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$29,876
Base pay
$15,857
Overtime
$12,535
Other pay
$1,483
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,876
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
18835
Total Pay
$29,876

David Santiago holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,876.

Rajan Koshy

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$29,696
Base pay
$15,524
Overtime
$13,372
Other pay
$801
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,696
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
42857
Total Pay
$29,696

Rajan Koshy works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Rajan earned $29,696 in 2026.

Tracy Bodor

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$29,511
Base pay
$16,133
Overtime
$12,400
Other pay
$977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,511
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
39129
Total Pay
$29,511

Tracy Bodor works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Tracy earned $29,511 in 2026.

Jose Varkey

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$28,679
Base pay
$16,017
Overtime
$11,113
Other pay
$1,549
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,679
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
21325
Total Pay
$28,679

Jose Varkey is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,679.

Abdul Jabbar Foster

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$28,607
Base pay
$15,451
Overtime
$12,166
Other pay
$991
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,607
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$53,463
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
44047
Total Pay
$28,607

Abdul Jabbar Foster works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Abdul earned $28,607 in 2026.

Jenu Alexander

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$28,198
Base pay
$15,112
Overtime
$9,971
Other pay
$3,116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,198
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$53,463
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
51267
Total Pay
$28,198

Jenu Alexander is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,198.

Sanjay Zaveri

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$27,690
Base pay
$15,843
Overtime
$10,780
Other pay
$1,067
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,690
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
2169
Total Pay
$27,690

Sanjay Zaveri is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $27,690.

Basil Aleyas

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$27,512
Base pay
$15,997
Overtime
$10,559
Other pay
$956
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,512
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
14924
Total Pay
$27,512

Basil Aleyas works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Basil earned $27,512 in 2026.

Shino Philip

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$26,993
Base pay
$15,669
Overtime
$10,310
Other pay
$1,015
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,993
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$55,101
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
45834
Total Pay
$26,993

Shino Philip works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Shino earned $26,993 in 2026.

Shajan Mathew

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$26,788
Base pay
$16,569
Overtime
$9,053
Other pay
$1,166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,788
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
7998
Total Pay
$26,788

Shajan Mathew works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Shajan earned $26,788 in 2026.

Michael Keough Jr

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$26,652
Base pay
$15,492
Overtime
$10,334
Other pay
$826
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,652
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
16966
Total Pay
$26,652

Michael Keough Jr holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,652.

Raju Kuriakose

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$26,617
Base pay
$15,858
Overtime
$9,401
Other pay
$1,358
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,617
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
24985
Total Pay
$26,617

Raju Kuriakose is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,617.

Michael Popplewell

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$26,614
Base pay
$15,317
Overtime
$10,638
Other pay
$658
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,614
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$51,828
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
52989
Total Pay
$26,614

Michael Popplewell works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $26,614 in 2026.

Paula Heffelfinger

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$26,608
Base pay
$16,757
Overtime
$8,516
Other pay
$1,335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,608
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
3459
Total Pay
$26,608

Paula Heffelfinger works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Paula earned $26,608 in 2026.

Wardell Carney

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$26,510
Base pay
$15,451
Overtime
$10,456
Other pay
$603
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,510
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$55,101
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
41425
Total Pay
$26,510

At Pwd Water, Wardell Carney serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,510.

Ikey Sealy

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$26,253
Base pay
$16,145
Overtime
$9,351
Other pay
$757
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,253
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
38287
Total Pay
$26,253

Ikey Sealy is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,253.

Jacob Poikayil George

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$26,215
Base pay
$16,191
Overtime
$9,068
Other pay
$956
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,215
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
37937
Total Pay
$26,215

Jacob Poikayil George is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,215.

George Ulahannan

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2020 total comp
$25,988
Base pay
$17,342
Overtime
$545
Other pay
$8,102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,988
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$44,631
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
19555
Total Pay
$25,988

George Ulahannan works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. George earned $25,988 in 2020.

Matthew Meier

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$25,968
Base pay
$16,088
Overtime
$8,790
Other pay
$1,091
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,968
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
40814
Total Pay
$25,968

At Pwd Water, Matthew Meier serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,968.

Marsellus Hawkins

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$25,855
Base pay
$16,742
Overtime
$8,023
Other pay
$1,090
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,855
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
1068
Total Pay
$25,855

Marsellus Hawkins is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $25,855.

Harvey Bellamy

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$25,830
Base pay
$15,666
Overtime
$9,240
Other pay
$923
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,830
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
8936
Total Pay
$25,830

Harvey Bellamy is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $25,830.

Sunish Thomas

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$25,284
Base pay
$16,003
Overtime
$8,164
Other pay
$1,117
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,284
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
24031
Total Pay
$25,284

Sunish Thomas holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,284.

Kaushalkumar Patel

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$25,220
Base pay
$16,055
Overtime
$8,067
Other pay
$1,098
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,220
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
202
Total Pay
$25,220

Kaushalkumar Patel is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $25,220.

Aby John

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$24,945
Base pay
$15,965
Overtime
$7,607
Other pay
$1,372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,945
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$55,101
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
11510
Total Pay
$24,945

At Pwd Water, Aby John serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,945.

Darrin Lewis

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$24,870
Base pay
$15,759
Overtime
$7,755
Other pay
$1,356
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,870
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
27915
Total Pay
$24,870

At Pwd Water, Darrin Lewis serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,870.

Amit Patel

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$24,741
Base pay
$16,554
Overtime
$7,354
Other pay
$833
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,741
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
29868
Total Pay
$24,741

At Pwd Water, Amit Patel serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,741.

Alen Varghese

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$24,351
Base pay
$14,418
Overtime
$9,543
Other pay
$389
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,351
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$53,463
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
48966
Total Pay
$24,351

At Pwd Water, Alen Varghese serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,351.

Philip Varghese

Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water

2026 total comp
$24,052
Base pay
$16,287
Overtime
$7,084
Other pay
$681
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,052
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$56,799
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
7E45
Public Id
37918
Total Pay
$24,052

Philip Varghese holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,052.