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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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.
Environmental Scientist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Alexandra Rosario-Arocho works as a Environmental Scientist Specialist for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Alexandra earned $26,139 in 2026.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Ronnell Scott works as a Electronic Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ronnell earned $26,122 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Benson Panicker serves as a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,120.
Scientific Applications Systems Analyst/Pwd Water
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Arpit Bhupendra Patel works as a Scientific Applications Systems Analyst for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Arpit earned $26,114 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Tobenna Iloabachie works as a Engineering Specialist for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Tobenna earned $26,114 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Mable Mathew works as a Engineering Specialist for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Mable earned $26,100 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Christopher Barber works as a Engineering Specialist for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Christopher earned $26,099 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Monica Gucciardi serves as a Engineering Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,099.
Architectural Projects Coordinator 3/Pwd Water
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Ann Listerud is a Architectural Projects Coordinator 3 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,099.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Francis Bartholomew Keaney holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,099.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Asish Mathew serves as a Engineering Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,099.
Civil Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Smail Bouguechtouli serves as a Civil Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,090.
Stores Worker/Pwd Water
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Charles Coleman Sr is a Stores Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $26,087.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Lu Luo serves as a Engineering Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,085.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Ying Yao serves as a Engineering Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,085.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Antwaan Mcknight works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Antwaan earned $26,077 in 2026.
Account Clerk/Pwd Water
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Joaquina Mc Neal works as a Account Clerk for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joaquina earned $26,076 in 2021.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Neha Mehta holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,075.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Stephen Robinson works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Stephen earned $26,066 in 2025.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Leo Chiaet works as a Engineering Specialist for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Leo earned $26,060 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Nicholas Perese is a Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,060.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Johanna Batterton works as a Engineering Specialist for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Johanna earned $26,051 in 2026.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Kyle Hughes works as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kyle earned $26,046 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Meehan Rahman holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,035.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Allison Lau works as a Engineering Specialist for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Allison earned $26,035 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Rami Ayoub works as a Engineering Specialist for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Rami earned $26,035 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Samantha Serratore is a Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $26,035.