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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Laborer/Pwd Water
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Rickey Perry is a Laborer at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,934.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Leroy Todd works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Leroy earned $11,923 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Jonathan Battle works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jonathan earned $11,884 in 2024.
Public Works Trainee/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Tyler Howard serves as a Public Works Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,873.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Lillian Webster works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Lillian earned $11,862 in 2019.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Leslie Wong holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $11,849.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Luis Ortiz is a Facilities Care Worker 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,847.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Monique Harrison serves as a Facilities Care Worker 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,833.
Environmental Engineer 3/Pwd Water
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Alison Aminto works as a Environmental Engineer 3 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Alison earned $11,816 in 2023.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Mary Donnelly is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $11,807.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Matthew Faush is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,792.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Nicolas Bucello holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,788.
Engineering Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Yelena Moldavskaya works as a Engineering Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Yelena earned $11,770 in 2020.
Office Clerk 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Julian Ortiz serves as a Office Clerk 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,769.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Vendetta Philmore works as a Facilities Care Worker 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Vendetta earned $11,750 in 2026.
Engineering Aide 1/Pwd Water
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Jamira Pugh is a Engineering Aide 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,749.
Engineering Aide 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Benjamin Spence serves as a Engineering Aide 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,749.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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Madison Werts is a Engineering Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $11,740.
Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Veda Welsh is a Service Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,713.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Brian Bess serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,709.
Civil Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Joseph Lebbie holds the role of Civil Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,678.
Graduate Civil Engineer/Pwd Water
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Christeen Mathew is a Graduate Civil Engineer at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $11,665.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Brian Reaves holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,658.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Prem Trivedi works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Prem earned $11,654 in 2019.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Bobby Santiago holds the role of Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,652.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2/Pwd Water
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Nasir Abdul-Shaheed holds the role of Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,619.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Mubarak Reed is a Water Distribution Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,591.
Data Service Support Clerk/Pwd Water
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Khadeejah Edwards-Mikell holds the role of Data Service Support Clerk at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,574.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Christopher Sherman serves as a Engineering Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $11,558.
Painter 2/Pwd Water
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Dallas Mckenna holds the role of Painter 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,551.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Ericka Wilson works as a Facilities Care Worker 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ericka earned $11,532 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Roshonda Johnson serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,531.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Harold Williams serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,509.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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William Houston works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. William earned $11,507 in 2019.
Office Clerk 2/Pwd Water
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Tenesha Wade works as a Office Clerk 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Tenesha earned $11,506 in 2026.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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John Eddowes holds the role of Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,505.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2/Pwd Water
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Joseph Smith is a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,503.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Robert Adderley serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,494.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Ryan O'Dell holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,471.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Srushti Patel serves as a Work Study Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,467.