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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Construction Projects Technician 1/Pwd Water
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Michelle Jordan holds the role of Construction Projects Technician 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,729.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Talmadge Robinson works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Talmadge earned $18,720 in 2026.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Tramango Robinson holds the role of Water Field Customer Service Representative at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,718.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Lucian Zapana works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Lucian earned $18,716 in 2024.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Vandy Cheeseborough serves as a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,711.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Sylvanus Turay works as a Construction Projects Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Sylvanus earned $18,707 in 2026.
Tree Maintenance Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dixon Hostos serves as a Tree Maintenance Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,698.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, David Tretter serves as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,698.
Labor Crew Chief 2/Pwd Water
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Edward Cruz is a Labor Crew Chief 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $18,692.
Construction Trades Inspector/Pwd Water
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John Scarpello is a Construction Trades Inspector at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,683.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Rhafiq Jackson works as a Electronic Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Rhafiq earned $18,673 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant-Confidential/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Anna Lepchuk serves as a Administrative Assistant-Confidential. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,668.
Interceptor Service Worker/Pwd Water
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Dalford Stanford holds the role of Interceptor Service Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $18,658.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/Pwd Water
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Cynthia Waller is a Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,658.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Andrea Sissick is a Science Technician at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,652.
Graduate Civil Engineer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Anh Dang serves as a Graduate Civil Engineer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,647.
Machinist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Arthur Clark serves as a Machinist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,640.
Stores Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Tamika Taylor works as a Stores Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Tamika earned $18,639 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Roy Andresen Jr is a Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $18,639.
Sewer Maintenance Inspector/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Isaiah Livingston serves as a Sewer Maintenance Inspector. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,638.
Surveyor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Stanley Gualtieri serves as a Surveyor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,636.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Vincent Mazzuca serves as a Electronic Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,629.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Gyasi Carroll serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,625.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Melissa Barefield works as a Clerk 3 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Melissa earned $18,616 in 2026.
Interceptor Service Worker/Pwd Water
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Arthur Bowser holds the role of Interceptor Service Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,613.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Laphael Fanning is a Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,609.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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John Philip is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,606.
Cement Finisher 1/Pwd Water
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Donald Council works as a Cement Finisher 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Donald earned $18,577 in 2026.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Leonard York serves as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,572.
Construction Projects Technician 1/Pwd Water
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Tia Hammond holds the role of Construction Projects Technician 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,561.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Dennis Watson holds the role of Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,554.
Human Resources Professional 2/Pwd Water
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William Mielinis is a Human Resources Professional 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,552.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Alfred Walfall holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,546.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Gregory Brown is a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,541.
Maintenance Coordinator/Pwd Water
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Jeffrey Wright holds the role of Maintenance Coordinator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,532.
Painting Group Leader/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dimas Ondarza serves as a Painting Group Leader. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,532.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1/Pwd Water
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Edward Holsworth works as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Edward earned $18,528 in 2026.
Stores Worker/Pwd Water
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Christian Anderson is a Stores Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,509.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Peter Pavelka is a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,507.
Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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Harry Graves Iii is a Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,499.