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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Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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Ronnie Dean holds the role of Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $36,966.
Water Maintenance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Timothy Lapacinski works as a Water Maintenance Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Timothy earned $36,941 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Jacob Varghese holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,897.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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John Russell Jr. works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. John earned $36,827 in 2026.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Albert Swallow Iv is a Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,823.
Water Maintenance Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Robert Volker is a Water Maintenance Superintendent at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,781.
Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Kevin Reid holds the role of Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,755.
Water Utility Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dawn Mason serves as a Water Utility Assistant Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,733.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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John Anderson works as a Construction Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. John earned $36,728 in 2026.
Water Transport Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Janusz Kowalski works as a Water Transport Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Janusz earned $36,706 in 2026.
Account Clerk/Pwd Water
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Anna Edelman works as a Account Clerk for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Anna earned $36,686 in 2021.
Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Attasit Kaewvichien holds the role of Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,641.
Water Customer Service Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jason Lock serves as a Water Customer Service Assistant Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,580.
Engineering Aide 3/Pwd Water
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Mark Turtle works as a Engineering Aide 3 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Mark earned $36,576 in 2022.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Kolawole Abiola is a Science Technician at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,556.
Water Conveyance Systems Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Michael Hengstler holds the role of Water Conveyance Systems Superintendent at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,553.
Water Field Customer Service Supervisor/Pwd Water
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David Green holds the role of Water Field Customer Service Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,491.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Robert Clark serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,486.
Electronic Technician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Michael Borowski holds the role of Electronic Technician Group Leader at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $36,468.
Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Walid El Morshedy holds the role of Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,462.
Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Jennifer Moore works as a Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jennifer earned $36,429 in 2026.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Jay Seravalli is a Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,335.
Utility/Enterprise Financial Services Manager/Pwd Water
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Thomas Ofarrell holds the role of Utility/Enterprise Financial Services Manager at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,279.
Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Benjamin Clements serves as a Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,240.
Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Bruce Fassett is a Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,183.
Water Main Equipment Mechanic/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Corey Harrall serves as a Water Main Equipment Mechanic. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,164.
City Planner 3/Pwd Water
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Christopher Anderson is a City Planner 3 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $36,143.
Utility/Enterprise Financial Services Manager/Pwd Water
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Patricia Rogalski is a Utility/Enterprise Financial Services Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,080.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Matthew Winters is a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,067.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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William Fitzpatrick is a Water Conveyance Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $36,037.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Shepard Kee is a Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,982.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Montrell Weems is a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,962.
Water Maintenance Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Eduardo Borges works as a Water Maintenance Superintendent for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Eduardo earned $35,909 in 2026.
Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Blair Alegant is a Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,890.
Emergency Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Frederick Fanning holds the role of Emergency Water Distribution Crew Chief at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,887.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Kamlesh Patel is a Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $35,868.
Administrative Scientist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Lance Butler Jr. serves as a Administrative Scientist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,819.
Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Tyshaan Redmond serves as a Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,814.
Industrial Electrician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Morris Bantum works as a Industrial Electrician Group Leader for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Morris earned $35,814 in 2026.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Samuel Thomas works as a Water Distribution Repair Worker for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Samuel earned $35,771 in 2026.