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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Local Area Network Administrator/Pwd Water
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Bijo Tom is a Local Area Network Administrator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $22,727.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Kenneth Fauntleroy holds the role of Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $22,709.
Stores Worker/Pwd Water
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Darlene Mcglotten is a Stores Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $22,706.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Kenneth Mallard holds the role of Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,689.
Roofing Group Leader/Pwd Water
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David Nedley is a Roofing Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $22,675.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Stephon Mosby Williams works as a Construction Projects Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Stephon earned $22,649 in 2026.
Civil Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Damilola Adekunle works as a Civil Engineer 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Damilola earned $22,643 in 2026.
Labor Crew Chief 2/Pwd Water
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James Dargan Jr. is a Labor Crew Chief 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,641.
Environmental Scientist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Lisa Stout is a Environmental Scientist Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,638.
Electronic Technician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Yudi Ko holds the role of Electronic Technician Group Leader at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,626.
Data Service Support Clerk/Pwd Water
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Linda Hill works as a Data Service Support Clerk for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Linda earned $22,621 in 2020.
Administrative Specialist 2-Confidential/Pwd Water
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Lisa Britt holds the role of Administrative Specialist 2-Confidential at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,577.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Clyde Gainey Jr holds the role of Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,577.
Water Transport System Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Steven Liles serves as a Water Transport System Operator. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,572.
Human Resources Professional 2/Pwd Water
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Venus Whitehead holds the role of Human Resources Professional 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,567.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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George Sullivan is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,562.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Lavar Hunter holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,548.
Electronic Technician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Russell Coleman is a Electronic Technician Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,544.
Environmental Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Choyi Man is a Environmental Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,534.
Environmental Scientist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Matthew Pinson holds the role of Environmental Scientist Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,531.
Civil Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Megan Niedermann is a Civil Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,525.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Bernard Sanford is a Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,518.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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David Richardson works as a Water Distribution Repair Worker for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. David earned $22,512 in 2022.
Departmental Inventory Manager/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Benjamin Alston serves as a Departmental Inventory Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,495.
Utility Representative/Pwd Water
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Donna Bradley works as a Utility Representative for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Donna earned $22,473 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Maurice Wallace serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,448.
Construction Trades Inspector/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Victor Henry serves as a Construction Trades Inspector. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,422.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Mahmid Rahman serves as a Engineering Supervisor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,418.
Custodial Work Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Delano Frederic Jr serves as a Custodial Work Supervisor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,381.
Administrative Technician/Pwd Water
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Katrina Churn works as a Administrative Technician for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Katrina earned $22,372 in 2026.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dorian Rrapushaj serves as a Electronic Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,368.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jacob Schultz serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,365.
HVAC Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Thomas Kilbride serves as a HVAC Mechanic 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,332.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Nancy Moncrief serves as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $22,330.
Community Initiatives Specialist/Pwd Water
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Rene Johnson holds the role of Community Initiatives Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,321.
Architectural Project Coordinator 2/Pwd Water
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Robin Meehan holds the role of Architectural Project Coordinator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,318.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Frederick Smith works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Frederick earned $22,317 in 2026.
Civil Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Mackenzie Gandy holds the role of Civil Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,310.
Environmental Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Shiyun Yao is a Environmental Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,308.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dylan Borghardt serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,301.