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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Architectural Project Coordinator 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Bryce Brucker serves as a Architectural Project Coordinator 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,569.
Security Officer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Lorenzo Penn serves as a Security Officer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,568.
Excavation Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Harold Sinclair serves as a Excavation Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,564.
Sewer Maintenance Inspector/Pwd Water
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Richard Altare works as a Sewer Maintenance Inspector for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Richard earned $21,560 in 2021.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1/Pwd Water
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Braheem Robinson is a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,547.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Lena Patterson serves as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,543.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Patrick Schall serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,541.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Timothy Oneill works as a Brick Mason for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Timothy earned $21,538 in 2026.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jeffree Douglas serves as a Water Distribution Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,535.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Shiju Kurian is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,534.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Scott Weems works as a Water Distribution Repair Worker for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Scott earned $21,520 in 2026.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Benny Oommen holds the role of Science Technician at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,518.
Community Apprentice/Pwd Water
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Keevone Riddick holds the role of Community Apprentice at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $21,501.
Construction Projects Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Wesley Byrne serves as a Construction Projects Technician Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,499.
Electronic Technician 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Anthony Santiago serves as a Electronic Technician 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,493.
Water Customer Care Representative/Pwd Water
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Lilia Herrera works as a Water Customer Care Representative for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Lilia earned $21,484 in 2026.
Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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Atiba Gaskin works as a Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Atiba earned $21,467 in 2026.
Electronic Technician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Louis Patterson works as a Electronic Technician Group Leader for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Louis earned $21,459 in 2026.
Analytical Chemist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Natasha Stuckey holds the role of Analytical Chemist Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,449.
Maintenance Coordinator/Pwd Water
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John Phipps Jr. holds the role of Maintenance Coordinator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,445.
Environmental Scientist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Richard Schaeffer is a Environmental Scientist Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,428.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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John Yoak Jr holds the role of Industrial Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,419.
Public Relations Specialist 2/Pwd Water
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Edward Borrelli holds the role of Public Relations Specialist 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,413.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Willie Sparrow is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,410.
Water Field Customer Service Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Howard Kennedy holds the role of Water Field Customer Service Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,409.
Water Field Customer Service Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Damarcus Mccray is a Water Field Customer Service Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,399.
Water Customer Care Representative/Pwd Water
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Felicia Jackson is a Water Customer Care Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,375.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Maurice Mazzccua holds the role of Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,366.
Industrial Waste Control Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Evan Scott serves as a Industrial Waste Control Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,363.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Helen Hill serves as a Construction Engineer 1. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $21,346.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Tyreke Savage is a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $21,342.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Chris Griffin Jr holds the role of Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,338.
Analytical Chemist Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Ivy Chen serves as a Analytical Chemist Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,333.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/Pwd Water
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Barbara Scott works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Barbara earned $21,330 in 2026.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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Cavallo Rex works as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Cavallo earned $21,324 in 2026.
Occupational Safety Administrator 1/Pwd Water
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Alissa Renning works as a Occupational Safety Administrator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Alissa earned $21,317 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Jerin Jacob is a Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,313.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Anthony Harris, Jr. works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Anthony earned $21,308 in 2026.
HVAC Mechanic Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Ronald Durkin works as a HVAC Mechanic Group Leader for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ronald earned $21,268 in 2026.
Civil Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Arwad Mohammad works as a Civil Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Arwad earned $21,259 in 2026.