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 Field Customer Service Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Odessa Walker-Frazier is a Water Field Customer Service Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $33,512.
Staff Scientist 2/Pwd Water
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Angela Erat is a Staff Scientist 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $33,482.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/Pwd Water
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Garnell Green holds the role of Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,465.
City Planner Manager/Pwd Water
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Connie Bird is a City Planner Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $33,429.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Jon Martin works as a Engineering Supervisor 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jon earned $33,429 in 2026.
Security Officer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, William Plymouth serves as a Security Officer 1. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $33,429.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Julie Midgette serves as a Engineering Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,428.
Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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James Buszka holds the role of Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,417.
Roofer/Pwd Water
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Joseph Wilde works as a Roofer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joseph earned $33,415 in 2025.
Staff Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Hamza Al Ayaydah works as a Staff Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Hamza earned $33,371 in 2026.
Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Stephen Young holds the role of Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,366.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Timothy John Schurmann works as a Engineering Supervisor 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Timothy earned $33,365 in 2026.