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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Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Robert Purtle is a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $18,131.
Welder/Pwd Water
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Elias Ortiz works as a Welder for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Elias earned $18,123 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jaquan Jordan serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $18,117.
Surveyor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Shantell Malcolm serves as a Surveyor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,117.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Eric Patterson serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,115.
Public Works Trainee/Pwd Water
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Dashon Henley is a Public Works Trainee at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,106.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Leland Lott serves as a Construction Projects Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,098.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Raju George Padayatil holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,093.
Environmental Education Planner/Pwd Water
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Justine O'Gara holds the role of Environmental Education Planner at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,084.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Hakiem Harris is a Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,079.
Machinist Group Leader/Pwd Water
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George Andress holds the role of Machinist Group Leader at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,078.
Engineering Aide 3/Pwd Water
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Robert Jacobs Jr is a Engineering Aide 3 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,075.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Charles William Weney is a Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $18,071.
Graduate Electrical Engineer/Pwd Water
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Daniel Labkovski holds the role of Graduate Electrical Engineer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,066.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Minnie Wright is a Clerk 3 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,060.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Aaron Brookins works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Aaron earned $18,036 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Ronald Brooks works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ronald earned $18,017 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Marion Clayton is a Clerk 3 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,016.
Inventory Control Technician/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Carlton Hope serves as a Inventory Control Technician. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,008.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Michael Watson works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $18,005 in 2026.
Construction Projects Technician 1/Pwd Water
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Jobin Jose works as a Construction Projects Technician 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jobin earned $17,995 in 2026.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Jessica Haigh works as a Science Technician for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jessica earned $17,991 in 2026.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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Johnny Hilton works as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Johnny earned $17,989 in 2026.
Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Anthony Walker serves as a Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,982.
Custodial Work Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Gregory Cryor is a Custodial Work Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,968.
Architectural Project Coordinator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Nikita Richardson serves as a Architectural Project Coordinator 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,965.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Julius Ballow works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Julius earned $17,955 in 2026.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Anthony Dorwart is a Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,936.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/Pwd Water
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Michael Bond works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $17,931 in 2026.
Analytical Chemist 2/Pwd Water
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Kyle Rutherford works as a Analytical Chemist 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kyle earned $17,919 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Queenie Boyer-Sewell is a Clerk 3 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,919.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Adrease Smith serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,914.
Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Timothy Elliott is a Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,911.
Maintenance Coordinator/Pwd Water
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Michael Ciampoli is a Maintenance Coordinator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $17,908.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Juwan Jackson holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,906.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/Pwd Water
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Kelly Gruver holds the role of Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,899.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Babu Thomas serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $17,898.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2/Pwd Water
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Dominic Hampel holds the role of Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,890.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Janice Tyler serves as a Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,888.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Derrick White serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,881.