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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Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Michael Popplewell works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $26,614 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Paula Heffelfinger works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Paula earned $26,608 in 2026.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Lateek Harrison serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,604.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Rafiq Mapp is a Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $26,588.
Labor Crew Chief 2/Pwd Water
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Romaine Cromwell is a Labor Crew Chief 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,584.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Earl Peterkin serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $26,572.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Louis Alexander is a Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,569.
Industrial Waste Control Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Bridgette Campbell is a Industrial Waste Control Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,566.
Accounting Transactions Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Bridget Anderson is a Accounting Transactions Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,538.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Wardell Carney serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,510.
Graphic Design Administrator/Pwd Water
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Herbert Hickmott is a Graphic Design Administrator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,496.
Staff Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Kathryn Drake works as a Staff Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kathryn earned $26,483 in 2026.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Ashley Michelle Willis holds the role of Engineering Supervisor 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,447.
Laboratory Program Scientist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Xianhao Cheng serves as a Laboratory Program Scientist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,440.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Tyrone Cooper is a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $26,423.
Electrician 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Terrence Jr Bernhardt serves as a Electrician 1. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $26,411.
Science Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Amare Kebede is a Science Technician Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,411.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Mark Mcnichol holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,390.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Vincent Paone works as a Industrial Electrician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Vincent earned $26,373 in 2021.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Jamar Small is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $26,364.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Nasir Halayqeh holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,308.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Eddie Cooper works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Eddie earned $26,304 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Tyrell Bradley holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,287.
Construction Projects Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Kenneth King works as a Construction Projects Technician Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kenneth earned $26,274 in 2026.
Scientific Applications Systems Analyst/Pwd Water
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Megha Reji works as a Scientific Applications Systems Analyst for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Megha earned $26,265 in 2026.
Analytical Chemist Specialist/Pwd Water
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David Mccloud is a Analytical Chemist Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,254.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Ikey Sealy is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,253.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, William Greene serves as a Clerk 3. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,247.
Senior Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Edward Roane holds the role of Senior Science Technician at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,239.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Mark Yancey is a Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,227.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Jacob Poikayil George is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,215.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Alexander Fradkin holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,213.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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James Davis works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. James earned $26,210 in 2026.
Fiscal Analyst 3/Pwd Water
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Michael Davis is a Fiscal Analyst 3 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $26,194.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Dinesh Natavarlal Patel works as a Science Technician for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Dinesh earned $26,166 in 2023.
Web Developer/Pwd Water
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Charles Batschelet holds the role of Web Developer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,163.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Kwame Addo-Boateng holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,163.
Water Maintenance Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Stephen Daly works as a Water Maintenance Superintendent for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Stephen earned $26,163 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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William Chandler is a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $26,156.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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William Lofton holds the role of Industrial Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $26,144.