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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Industrial Electrician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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David Hernandez is a Industrial Electrician Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,560.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Stefan Stables serves as a Engineering Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,552.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jonathan Stish serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,537.
Scientific Applications Systems Analyst/Pwd Water
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Paul Vu works as a Scientific Applications Systems Analyst for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Paul earned $32,517 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Fay Presbury holds the role of Clerk 3 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $32,515.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Vinu Varghese works as a Engineering Supervisor 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Vinu earned $32,482 in 2026.
Fiscal Analyst 3/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Sung Park serves as a Fiscal Analyst 3. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,482.
City Planner Manager/Pwd Water
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Jeremy Chadwick is a City Planner Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,482.
Interceptor Service Worker/Pwd Water
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Lincoln Fanning works as a Interceptor Service Worker for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Lincoln earned $32,472 in 2025.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Brian Sparks serves as a Engineering Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,459.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Julia Morris holds the role of Engineering Supervisor 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,459.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Sean Mckelvey is a Engineering Supervisor 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,452.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Alexander Vencius works as a Engineering Supervisor 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Alexander earned $32,436 in 2026.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Joy Wilson works as a Engineering Supervisor 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joy earned $32,429 in 2026.
Design and Construction Proj Manager/Pwd Water
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Ming Sheng Chen works as a Design and Construction Proj Manager for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ming earned $32,428 in 2026.
Fiscal Officer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Lynette Burgess serves as a Fiscal Officer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,428.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Aaron Payne serves as a Electronic Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $32,426.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Daniel Connors Jr serves as a Water Distribution Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,395.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Darnell Jordan holds the role of Water Conveyance Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,385.
Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke/Pwd Water
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Ladell Ramey is a Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,375.
Plumber/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Michael Townsend serves as a Plumber. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,317.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Hector Valentin holds the role of Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,297.
Industrial Waste Control Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Emmanuel Anumudu is a Industrial Waste Control Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,234.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Kenneth Mathias Sr holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,206.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jesus Velez serves as a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,193.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Anilkumar Singh holds the role of Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,186.
Construction Projects Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Steve Konstantinidis is a Construction Projects Technician Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,152.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Michael Celotto serves as a Water Distribution Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,149.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Ronald Butts holds the role of Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $32,141.
Scientific Applications Systems Analyst/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jinu John serves as a Scientific Applications Systems Analyst. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,116.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Christopher Liggett is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,106.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Ardelia Hayles is a Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $32,105.
Inlet Cleaning Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Fred Feoli is a Inlet Cleaning Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,061.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Michael Affleck serves as a Industrial Electrician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,053.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Christopher Bergerson serves as a Engineering Supervisor 1. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $32,012.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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John Brady holds the role of Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $31,991.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Persall Douglas works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Persall earned $31,990 in 2025.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Anthony Scott Jr. works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Anthony earned $31,975 in 2026.
Security Officer 1/Pwd Water
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Gregory Patton works as a Security Officer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Gregory earned $31,961 in 2026.
Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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William Carpenter works as a Equipment Operator 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. William earned $31,946 in 2021.