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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Graduate Environmental Engineer/Pwd Water
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Cecilia Shaer is a Graduate Environmental Engineer at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $20,331.
Environmental Scientist 2/Pwd Water
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Nathan Liu works as a Environmental Scientist 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Nathan earned $20,323 in 2026.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Freddie Blevins holds the role of Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,319.
Electrical Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Faruq Umrani is a Electrical Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,313.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Samuel Nesmith holds the role of Brick Mason at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,301.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Shawn Wilkie serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,300.
Industrial Waste Control Technician 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dasia Wilson serves as a Industrial Waste Control Technician 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,299.
City Planner 2/Pwd Water
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Gemma Tierney holds the role of City Planner 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,291.
Stores Worker/Pwd Water
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Darin Shelton is a Stores Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,274.
Excavation Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Robin Mc Cain works as a Excavation Crew Chief for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Robin earned $20,272 in 2026.
Electronic Technician 1/Pwd Water
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Dennis Jacob holds the role of Electronic Technician 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,265.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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Peter Santiago works as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Peter earned $20,257 in 2026.
Construction Projects Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Martin Huntzberry holds the role of Construction Projects Technician Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,244.
Environmental Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Ian Quinlan works as a Environmental Engineer 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ian earned $20,243 in 2019.
Environmental Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Sonya Boukengolts is a Environmental Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,242.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Datch Medrano serves as a Construction Projects Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,228.
Departmental Procurement Specialist/Pwd Water
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Joyce Richmond is a Departmental Procurement Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $20,217.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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Anthony Hanna holds the role of Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,212.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Darryl Faulks works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Darryl earned $20,183 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Kenji Oneill serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,182.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Laronn Reid works as a Water Field Customer Service Representative for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Laronn earned $20,163 in 2026.
Security Officer 3/Pwd Water
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Donell Sullivan holds the role of Security Officer 3 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $20,160.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Paul Gordon serves as a Construction Projects Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,157.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, David Fowler serves as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,155.
Human Resources Professional 2/Pwd Water
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Miriam Brooks is a Human Resources Professional 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,153.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Joshua Soto holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,137.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Brandon Clark holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,116.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Rahsai Wilkins works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Rahsai earned $20,104 in 2026.
Civil Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Manvitha Siribommala holds the role of Civil Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,096.
Environmental Scientist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Henry Korpi is a Environmental Scientist Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,089.
Surveyor 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Patrick Beegle serves as a Surveyor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,088.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Gerard Gallagher works as a Construction Projects Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Gerard earned $20,083 in 2020.
Masonry Group Leader/Pwd Water
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William Newton, Ii is a Masonry Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,083.
Custodial Work Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Barry Poe works as a Custodial Work Crew Chief for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Barry earned $20,082 in 2026.
Environmental Scientist Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Maulikkumar Patel serves as a Environmental Scientist Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,082.
Environmental Education Program Speclist/Pwd Water
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Stacey Heffernan is a Environmental Education Program Speclist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,074.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Ephrem Gebremichael works as a Construction Projects Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ephrem earned $20,063 in 2026.
Human Resources Professional 2/Pwd Water
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Monique Peterson works as a Human Resources Professional 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Monique earned $20,046 in 2026.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Santhosh George holds the role of Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,045.
Civil Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Benjamin Wesley serves as a Civil Engineer 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,037.