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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Design and Construction Proj Manager/Pwd Water
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William Campbell works as a Design and Construction Proj Manager for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. William earned $29,559 in 2026.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Preston Gibson holds the role of Water Distribution Crew Chief at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,545.
Senior Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Philip Skaria is a Senior Science Technician at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,538.
Pumping Station Operator/Pwd Water
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Kevin Myers works as a Pumping Station Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kevin earned $29,517 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Tracy Bodor works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Tracy earned $29,511 in 2026.
Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Terren Rockmore holds the role of Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,481.
Scientific Applications Systems Analyst/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Resmy Jason serves as a Scientific Applications Systems Analyst. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,471.
Cement Finisher 1/Pwd Water
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Montana Mcbride holds the role of Cement Finisher 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,455.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Kevin Zlotnik serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,454.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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John Swearer works as a Construction Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. John earned $29,413 in 2026.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Terrance Wimberly works as a Brick Mason for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Terrance earned $29,409 in 2026.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Farrell Lawrence serves as a Engineering Supervisor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,346.
Graduate Environmental Engineer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Emily Tino serves as a Graduate Environmental Engineer. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $29,327.
Public Relations Specialist 2/Pwd Water
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Michelle Bailey is a Public Relations Specialist 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,315.
Security Officer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Aaron Smith serves as a Security Officer 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,310.
Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke/Pwd Water
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Herbert Wilson works as a Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Herbert earned $29,287 in 2026.
Pumping Station Operator/Pwd Water
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Ibrahim Ibrahim works as a Pumping Station Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ibrahim earned $29,277 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Mohammed Argaw holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,261.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Ryan Leigh works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ryan earned $29,259 in 2021.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Jesus Abalo works as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jesus earned $29,255 in 2024.
Labor Crew Chief 2/Pwd Water
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Robert Wilson Jr is a Labor Crew Chief 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,242.
Water Utility Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Daniel Keough is a Water Utility Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,176.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/Pwd Water
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Robin Aluko works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Robin earned $29,120 in 2022.
Water Maintenance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Robert Cummings holds the role of Water Maintenance Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,111.
Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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Anthony Richardson holds the role of Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,108.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Anthony Davis Ii is a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,098.
Labor Crew Chief 2/Pwd Water
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James Hines Jr works as a Labor Crew Chief 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. James earned $29,086 in 2021.
Building Maintenance Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Fred Pringle holds the role of Building Maintenance Group Leader at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,081.
Graduate Civil Engineer/Pwd Water
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Ameenah Muhammad is a Graduate Civil Engineer at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $29,011.
Building Services Administrator/Pwd Water
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Anthony Candelora is a Building Services Administrator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,005.
Environmental Scientist Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Steven Ostrowski serves as a Environmental Scientist Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,994.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Mayur Amin is a Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,992.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Nicolas Pazlopez is a Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,978.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Sejal Merai holds the role of Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,974.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Julia Scott serves as a Engineering Supervisor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,951.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Eric Ponert serves as a Construction Engineer 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,944.
Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke/Pwd Water
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Tariq Berry works as a Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Tariq earned $28,937 in 2026.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Anoop George works as a Construction Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Anoop earned $28,923 in 2026.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Ibrahim Baba holds the role of Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,922.
Human Resources Technician Specialist/Pwd Water
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James Oshaughnessy holds the role of Human Resources Technician Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,920.