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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Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Robert Flores is a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $600.
Machinist/Pwd Water
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Robert Kulda is a Machinist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $595.
Custodial Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Colin Meyers is a Custodial Worker 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $586.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Aishwarya Patel serves as a Work Study Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $586.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Eric Gonski serves as a Engineering Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $584.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Michael Sawyer holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $570.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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Adrian Elkind works as a Engineering Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Adrian earned $568 in 2019.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Ronald Lomax holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $544.
HVAC Mechanic Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Michael Duke is a HVAC Mechanic Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $541.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Joseph Jones works as a Industrial Electrician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joseph earned $524 in 2025.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Alhinde Weems serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $524.
Pumping Station Operator/Pwd Water
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Charles Mcintosh works as a Pumping Station Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Charles earned $511 in 2023.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Sircarr Johnson holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $510.
Interceptor Service Worker/Pwd Water
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Herman Pierce works as a Interceptor Service Worker for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Herman earned $494 in 2025.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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Adam Ebndaoud is a Engineering Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $494.
Civil Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Yuan Chi Liu holds the role of Civil Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $494.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Joseph Spiller works as a Science Technician for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joseph earned $474 in 2020.
Office Clerk 2/Pwd Water
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Kendall Harris holds the role of Office Clerk 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $468.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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James Conner is a Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $445.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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Connor Harris works as a Engineering Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Connor earned $436 in 2019.
Construction Trades Inspector/Pwd Water
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Pierre Taylor works as a Construction Trades Inspector for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Pierre earned $426 in 2025.
Sewer Maintenance Inspector/Pwd Water
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John Key Jr. works as a Sewer Maintenance Inspector for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. John earned $423 in 2019.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Jack Ewart works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Jack earned $420 in 2019.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Roby Roy is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $415.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Zuanquay Shannon-Kellam serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $407.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Carlos Cruz serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $399.
Electronic Technician Trainee/Pwd Water
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Yasier Mabery is a Electronic Technician Trainee at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $386.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Chase Carter serves as a Engineering Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $370.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Thomas Dietrich is a Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $362.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Kristopher St. Clair works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kristopher earned $317 in 2025.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Brendan Jordan serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $313.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Troy Richards is a Brick Mason at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $309.
Water Customer Care Representative/Pwd Water
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Tiffany Teel-Watson is a Water Customer Care Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $299.
Custodial Worker 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Reginald Greenfield serves as a Custodial Worker 1. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $292.
Water Customer Care Representative/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Yvonne Thomas serves as a Water Customer Care Representative. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $287.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Thomas George serves as a Electronic Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $278.
Environmental Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Kimberly Flood holds the role of Environmental Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $277.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Riley Burns serves as a Engineering Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $275.
Sewer Maintenance Inspector/Pwd Water
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Anthony Walker holds the role of Sewer Maintenance Inspector at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $264.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Randy Harris holds the role of Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $254.