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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Science Technician/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Farzana Rahman serves as a Science Technician. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $28,885.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Mekhana Scaria holds the role of Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,877.
Occupational Safety Administrator 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Matthew Keeley serves as a Occupational Safety Administrator 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,843.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Neha Ghaisas serves as a Engineering Supervisor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,842.
Interceptor Service Worker 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Darnell White serves as a Interceptor Service Worker 1. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $28,827.
Labor Crew Chief 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, John Galbraith serves as a Labor Crew Chief 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,812.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jefferson Ta serves as a Engineering Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,807.
Water Customer Care Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Destiny Lewis serves as a Water Customer Care Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,787.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Jerome David works as a Construction Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jerome earned $28,782 in 2026.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Jiby Abraham is a Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,781.
Analytical Chemistry Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Sally Flis works as a Analytical Chemistry Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Sally earned $28,756 in 2026.
Building Maintenance Superintendent 1/Pwd Water
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Brian Foley holds the role of Building Maintenance Superintendent 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,748.
Environmental Scientist Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Ivanna Szpilczak serves as a Environmental Scientist Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,708.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Maria Luciani holds the role of Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,706.
Environmental Scientist Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Melanie Murphy holds the role of Environmental Scientist Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,706.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Jose Varkey is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,679.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Mina Gerges serves as a Engineering Supervisor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,679.
Executive Assistant/Pwd Water
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Sherron Sawyer is a Executive Assistant at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,672.
Construction Trades Inspector/Pwd Water
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Roderick White holds the role of Construction Trades Inspector at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,670.
City Planner Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Nicole Hostettler holds the role of City Planner Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,668.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Paulina Olmedo works as a Engineering Supervisor 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Paulina earned $28,648 in 2026.
Environmental Scientist Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Jo-Marie Mcnulty holds the role of Environmental Scientist Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,641.
Environmental Scientist Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Gillian Spencer is a Environmental Scientist Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,640.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Barbara Pickett is a Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,640.
Environmental Scientist Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Kathryn Clark works as a Environmental Scientist Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kathryn earned $28,640 in 2026.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Akmal Kholb is a Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,640.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Christopher Depowell is a Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,640.
Materials Testing Laboratory Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Richard Riddell holds the role of Materials Testing Laboratory Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,638.
Executive Assistant/Pwd Water
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Cathy Arnold works as a Executive Assistant for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Cathy earned $28,638 in 2026.
Labor Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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Carl Harris is a Labor Crew Chief 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,619.
Executive Assistant/Pwd Water
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Edward Schaefer holds the role of Executive Assistant at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,611.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Abdul Jabbar Foster works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Abdul earned $28,607 in 2026.
Programmer Analyst Project Leader/Pwd Water
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Denise Stewart works as a Programmer Analyst Project Leader for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Denise earned $28,603 in 2026.
Industrial Waste Control Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Leslie Lagredelle works as a Industrial Waste Control Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Leslie earned $28,599 in 2026.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Leah Amici is a Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,597.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Angel Torres Medina is a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,595.
Analytical Chemistry Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Earl Goodwin is a Analytical Chemistry Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,587.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Gary Dunlap serves as a Water Conveyance Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $28,579.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Tyrone Sessoms serves as a Brick Mason. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,574.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Mira Shehu is a Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $28,570.