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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Machinist/Pwd Water
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Timothy Kelly works as a Machinist for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Timothy earned $29,738 in 2020.
Interceptor Service Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Edward Cruz Jr serves as a Interceptor Service Worker. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $29,736.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Howard Mcginniss is a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,728.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Justin Santiago holds the role of Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $29,714.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Dwayne White holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,708.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Victoria Frazier serves as a Engineering Supervisor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,706.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Rajan Koshy works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Rajan earned $29,696 in 2026.
Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke/Pwd Water
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Gregory Lee holds the role of Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,694.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Katelyn Johnson works as a Engineering Supervisor 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Katelyn earned $29,679 in 2026.
Clerical Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Courtney Danyelle Adamson is a Clerical Supervisor 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,671.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Howard Sampson Jr is a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,669.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Nicholas Delcasale works as a Construction Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Nicholas earned $29,668 in 2026.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Huai-En Cheng works as a Engineering Supervisor 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Huai-En earned $29,641 in 2026.
Environmental Scientist Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Richard Anthes works as a Environmental Scientist Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Richard earned $29,641 in 2026.
City Planner Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Joseph Nixon serves as a City Planner Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,640.
Senior Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Mollykutty George holds the role of Senior Science Technician at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,590.
Public Information Officer/Pwd Water
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John Digiulio works as a Public Information Officer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. John earned $29,588 in 2026.