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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Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Curtis Hill serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,262.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/Pwd Water
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Taren Moore holds the role of Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,228.
Geographic Information Systems Manager/Pwd Water
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Larry Szarek Jr. works as a Geographic Information Systems Manager for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Larry earned $33,205 in 2026.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Aaron Harris works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Aaron earned $33,203 in 2026.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Katelyn Csatari works as a Engineering Supervisor 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Katelyn earned $33,179 in 2026.
Public Relations Specialist 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dionne Watts-Williams serves as a Public Relations Specialist 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,104.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Paul Piotrowicz serves as a Industrial Electrician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,100.
Building Maintenance Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Michael March is a Building Maintenance Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $33,060.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Larry Shaw is a Water Field Customer Service Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $33,058.
Engineering Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Khalef Collins serves as a Engineering Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $32,975.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Witold Kalinowski works as a Industrial Electrician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Witold earned $32,958 in 2026.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Anthony Mizelle holds the role of Water Field Customer Service Representative at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,941.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Erick Means is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $32,939.
Staff Scientist 1/Pwd Water
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William Whalon works as a Staff Scientist 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. William earned $32,933 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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John Greenwald works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. John earned $32,908 in 2026.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dorsey Thomas serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,904.
Environmental Scientist 1/Pwd Water
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Michelle Barakat works as a Environmental Scientist 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Michelle earned $32,904 in 2022.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Joseph Holloran Ii works as a Construction Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joseph earned $32,879 in 2026.
Water Customer Care Representative/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Evette Johnson serves as a Water Customer Care Representative. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,872.
Construction Projects Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Marc Demby holds the role of Construction Projects Technician Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,863.
Water Customer Service Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Paul Parker serves as a Water Customer Service Assistant Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,841.
Water Transport Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Philip Pickering holds the role of Water Transport Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,830.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Richmomd Essien serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,815.
Design and Construction Proj Manager/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Maksym Szpilczak serves as a Design and Construction Proj Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,776.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Guvera Stokes holds the role of Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,742.
Staff Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Steven Pugsley is a Staff Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,728.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, James Bluebaugh serves as a Construction Engineer 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,725.
Architectural Manager/Pwd Water
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John Hynes Iii is a Architectural Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,697.
Staff Scientist 2/Pwd Water
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Joseph Perillo Jr. is a Staff Scientist 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,683.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Benjamin Nesmith Jr works as a Water Field Customer Service Representative for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Benjamin earned $32,665 in 2020.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jeffrey Twardzik serves as a Engineering Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,643.
Staff Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Paul Kohl is a Staff Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,643.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Samuel Johnson works as a Water Field Customer Service Representative for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Samuel earned $32,635 in 2020.
Administrative Scientist/Pwd Water
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Dante Payne holds the role of Administrative Scientist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,622.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Jaime Gandara is a Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,614.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Terry Nickerson holds the role of Water Field Customer Service Representative at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,605.
Industrial Electrician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Rasheed Booker is a Industrial Electrician Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,592.
Staff Scientist 2/Pwd Water
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Adam Eyring is a Staff Scientist 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,590.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Ralph Rogers is a Engineering Supervisor 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,589.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Richard Lee serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,586.