City of Philadelphia / Pwd Water
Agency file
The Pwd Water operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2026, this agency had 2,308 employees with median total compensation of $20,746; the highest distinct record was $96,852.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,308 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($20,746) — 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 $33,879 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $12,877. 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 8 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $105.6M — | 2,456 — | $42,290 — |
| 2020 | $137.3M ▲ 30.1% | 2,347 ▼ 4.4% | $56,328 ▲ 33.2% |
| 2021 | $139.7M ▲ 1.8% | 2,353 ▲ 0.3% | $57,907 ▲ 2.8% |
| 2022 | $145.1M ▲ 3.8% | 2,392 ▲ 1.7% | $59,921 ▲ 3.5% |
| 2023 | $108.3M ▼ 25.4% | 2,392 ±0% | $44,060 ▼ 26.5% |
| 2024 | $162.9M ▲ 50.4% | 2,464 ▲ 3.0% | $64,859 ▲ 47.2% |
| 2025 | $179.4M ▲ 10.2% | 2,570 ▲ 4.3% | $68,050 ▲ 4.9% |
| 2026 | $51.2M ▼ 71.5% | 2,308 ▼ 10.2% | $20,746 ▼ 69.5% |
Record list
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Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Gerald Taylor holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,667.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Nassir Bullock Bey serves as a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,642.
Occupational Safety Technician 1/Pwd Water
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Jaiden Liggett works as a Occupational Safety Technician 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jaiden earned $12,639 in 2026.
Trades Helper/Pwd Water
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Darren Berry is a Trades Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,629.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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Andrew Zhugaevich holds the role of Engineering Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,622.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Jason Collins works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jason earned $12,621 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Dennis Coughlin is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,620.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Hannah Juraifani holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,619.
Laborer/Pwd Water
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Desmond Brickle works as a Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Desmond earned $12,612 in 2023.
Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Christiann Bell is a Service Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,604.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Necati Aslan works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Necati earned $12,599 in 2023.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Pwd Water
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James Mills holds the role of Facilities Care Worker 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,596.
Trades Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Eric Moore Jr. serves as a Trades Helper. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,566.
Public Relations Specialist 1/Pwd Water
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Cygaelle Bergado works as a Public Relations Specialist 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Cygaelle earned $12,565 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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James Brown holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,543.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Chantel Marshall serves as a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,532.
Office Clerk 2/Pwd Water
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Carol Slusher holds the role of Office Clerk 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,523.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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Marc Goldfedder holds the role of Engineering Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,523.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Kyshief York serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,521.
Stores Worker/Pwd Water
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Zaire Davis-Hemingway works as a Stores Worker for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Zaire earned $12,504 in 2026.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Jose Olmeda works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jose earned $12,496 in 2026.
Water Customer Care Trainee/Pwd Water
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David Cherry works as a Water Customer Care Trainee for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. David earned $12,493 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Antoine Devero is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,461.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Abbas Hussain is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $12,461.
Data Service Support Clerk/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Robyne Williams serves as a Data Service Support Clerk. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,429.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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Charlotte Scaff holds the role of Engineering Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $12,428.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Natasha Ogunbiyi works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Natasha earned $12,426 in 2026.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Matthew Weaver works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Matthew earned $12,423 in 2019.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Darrell Vanderhost works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Darrell earned $12,397 in 2026.
Water Customer Care Trainee/Pwd Water
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Gerald Parnell is a Water Customer Care Trainee at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,389.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Damien Rutledge works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Damien earned $12,328 in 2026.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Vincent Fantacone is a Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,326.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Devon Mathis is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,305.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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Adam Nork holds the role of Engineering Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $12,304.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Kieran Macon serves as a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,298.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Kevin Hargrove works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kevin earned $12,295 in 2024.
Water Customer Care Trainee/Pwd Water
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Cynthia Hillyard works as a Water Customer Care Trainee for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Cynthia earned $12,276 in 2026.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Joseph Diagostino works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joseph earned $12,272 in 2026.
Office Clerk/Pwd Water
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Courtni Matthews holds the role of Office Clerk at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $12,271.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Christina Lents works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Christina earned $12,263 in 2024.