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 Specialist/Pwd Water
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Carlos Perez holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,891.
Custodial Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Herbert Brown Jr works as a Custodial Worker 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Herbert earned $22,879 in 2023.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Jameel Mack is a Brick Mason at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,870.
HVAC Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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Kyle Smith holds the role of HVAC Mechanic 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,854.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Kenneth Klos holds the role of Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,851.
Engineering Plans Design Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Ian Brathwaite serves as a Engineering Plans Design Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,850.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Frank Boyd holds the role of Industrial Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,850.
Building Maintenance Group Leader/Pwd Water
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William Slusher is a Building Maintenance Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,848.
City Planner 3/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Melissa Frankil serves as a City Planner 3. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,830.
Electronic Technician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Ronald Bethea Jr is a Electronic Technician Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,808.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Damien Moore serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $22,788.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Fouad Khalifa serves as a Engineering Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,786.
Collection Customer Representative/Pwd Water
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Elizabeth Hoult works as a Collection Customer Representative for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Elizabeth earned $22,765 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Wykia Townsend is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,757.
Administrative Officer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Keah Jenkins-Butler serves as a Administrative Officer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,752.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Anthony Thannickal holds the role of Industrial Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,744.
Labor Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Ronald Averette serves as a Labor Crew Chief 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,728.
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.