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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Civil Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Jessica Butterly works as a Civil Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jessica earned $20,852 in 2026.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Mark Johnson is a Water Field Customer Service Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,850.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Kendra Babb is a Science Technician at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $20,836.
City Planner 3/Pwd Water
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Erika Hoffman works as a City Planner 3 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Erika earned $20,814 in 2026.
Environmental Scientist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Brian Wooldredge holds the role of Environmental Scientist Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,801.
Human Resources Professional 2/Pwd Water
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Jasmine Washington works as a Human Resources Professional 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jasmine earned $20,800 in 2026.
Cement Finisher 1/Pwd Water
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Anisa Harris holds the role of Cement Finisher 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,788.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Allen Putman works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Allen earned $20,786 in 2026.
Building Maintenance Group Leader/Pwd Water
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David Olmo holds the role of Building Maintenance Group Leader at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,786.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Sajo George holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,749.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Sean Bradley is a Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,748.
Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Maurice Foreman works as a Electrician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Maurice earned $20,743 in 2026.
Pumping Station Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Ian Tart serves as a Pumping Station Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,731.
Machinist Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Mario Sposato works as a Machinist Group Leader for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Mario earned $20,716 in 2026.
Analytical Chemist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Andrew Bennett holds the role of Analytical Chemist Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,696.
Water Customer Care Representative/Pwd Water
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Marcia Creer holds the role of Water Customer Care Representative at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,694.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Robert Infusino is a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,692.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Lamont Jones serves as a Water Field Customer Service Representative. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,685.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Fitzvaughn Green serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,655.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Kenneth Wisniewski serves as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,645.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Vincent Dych is a Industrial Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,639.
Pumping Station Operator/Pwd Water
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Brian Forman is a Pumping Station Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,631.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Marceles Jefferson holds the role of Water Field Customer Service Representative at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,627.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Christopher Franklin works as a Construction Projects Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Christopher earned $20,621 in 2021.
Industrial Waste Control Technician 2/Pwd Water
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John Firn holds the role of Industrial Waste Control Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,615.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Tyrone Poaches holds the role of Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,614.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Jaquil Lee works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jaquil earned $20,601 in 2026.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Curtis Whitaker works as a Brick Mason for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Curtis earned $20,601 in 2026.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Cherice Wallace serves as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,598.
Water Customer Care Representative/Pwd Water
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Angela Kirby is a Water Customer Care Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,597.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/Pwd Water
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Lavera Delisi is a Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $20,594.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Daryn Lloyd Gans works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Daryn earned $20,593 in 2026.
Administrative Technician/Pwd Water
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Michael Miller is a Administrative Technician at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,572.
Sewer Maintenance Inspector/Pwd Water
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Esteban Hernandez Jr is a Sewer Maintenance Inspector at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,558.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Michael Fortune is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,547.
Analytical Chemist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Johnson Baby is a Analytical Chemist Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $20,546.
Sewer Maintenance Inspector/Pwd Water
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Shaimsadin Reed holds the role of Sewer Maintenance Inspector at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,536.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Raymond Latane works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Raymond earned $20,508 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Adrian Robbins holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,507.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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William Bragg holds the role of Brick Mason at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,502.