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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Engineering Technician 2/Pwd Water
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David Perez holds the role of Engineering Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,800.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Jamal Barnes is a Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,799.
Industrial Waste Control Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Henry Schaffer holds the role of Industrial Waste Control Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $21,796.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Bobby Williams holds the role of Water Distribution Crew Chief at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,795.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Hakeem Graham serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,787.
Environmental Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Michael Cellucci holds the role of Environmental Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,780.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Shawn Williams works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Shawn earned $21,778 in 2026.
Utility Representative/Pwd Water
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Robert Thornton works as a Utility Representative for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Robert earned $21,777 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Binju Oommen is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,767.
Construction Projects Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Kristopher Fine works as a Construction Projects Technician Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kristopher earned $21,767 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Krunal Patel is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,759.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Davide Payne works as a Electronic Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Davide earned $21,757 in 2026.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Ayanna Sutherland works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ayanna earned $21,747 in 2026.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Angela Harris is a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,726.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Taj Lee is a Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,719.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Raymond Weikel holds the role of Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,715.
Environmental Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Charles Seigneur works as a Environmental Engineer 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Charles earned $21,705 in 2026.
Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Terrell Moore is a Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,689.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Daniel Saunders works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Daniel earned $21,685 in 2023.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Deborah Onibuore serves as a Engineering Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,685.
Civil Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Linnea Russell is a Civil Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,685.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Shinu Kuriakose serves as a Science Technician. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,682.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Montell Dancy holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,679.
Stores Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Theodore Minda holds the role of Stores Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,677.
Environmental Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Amanda Zelnis serves as a Environmental Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,664.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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John Birkmire holds the role of Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,664.
Environmental Scientist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Megan Bazin holds the role of Environmental Scientist Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,662.
Environmental Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Alexa Jones serves as a Environmental Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,650.
Administrative/Technical Trainee/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Sajan Patel serves as a Administrative/Technical Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,650.
Civil Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Anudeep Sai Guduri holds the role of Civil Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,644.
Civil Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Lacey Powers is a Civil Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,644.
Environmental Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Isabella Kitchen serves as a Environmental Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,643.
Civil Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Taahir Henry serves as a Civil Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,643.
Environmental Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Emily Van Assendelft holds the role of Environmental Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,643.
Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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Kerry Gray is a Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,642.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Uriah Tukpah holds the role of Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,616.
Sewer Maintenance Inspector/Pwd Water
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Nathaniel Murphy holds the role of Sewer Maintenance Inspector at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,611.
Utility Representative/Pwd Water
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Braheim Miller works as a Utility Representative for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Braheim earned $21,609 in 2026.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Elizabeth Wilber serves as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,581.
Interceptor Services Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Lafayette Fanning works as a Interceptor Services Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Lafayette earned $21,573 in 2026.