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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Stanley Robinson is a Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $4,826.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Anthony Nelson works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Anthony earned $4,824 in 2022.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Shannon Reilly holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,771.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Connor Fallon works as a Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Connor earned $4,725 in 2025.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Charlotte Meader works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Charlotte earned $4,712 in 2024.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Joseph Kain holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $4,711.
Civil Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Heide Van Voorhis holds the role of Civil Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $4,706.
Computer User Support Specialist/Pwd Water
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Anne Burns works as a Computer User Support Specialist for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Anne earned $4,701 in 2026.
Water Maintenance Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Michael Burns holds the role of Water Maintenance Superintendent at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $4,670.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Evelyn Green holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $4,669.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Yusef Newton is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $4,645.
Graduate Intern/Pwd Water
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Tiffany Hudson is a Graduate Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $4,620.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jiujia Guo serves as a Engineering Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $4,615.
Community Apprentice/Pwd Water
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Michael Attaway works as a Community Apprentice for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Michael earned $4,607 in 2026.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Christopher Sinko serves as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,592.
Security Officer 1/Pwd Water
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Shawanda Dukes holds the role of Security Officer 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $4,536.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Tawanda Allen works as a Clerk 3 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Tawanda earned $4,534 in 2021.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Abdelrahman Elabd is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $4,496.
Pumping Station Operator/Pwd Water
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Charles Vincent is a Pumping Station Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $4,480.
Municipal Guard/Pwd Water
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Lee Smalls holds the role of Municipal Guard at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,458.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Valsamma Thankachen serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $4,409.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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Eli Zimmerman holds the role of Engineering Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $4,385.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Trevor Riess holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $4,351.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Samuel Dumond serves as a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 1. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,350.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Zaara Abraham is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $4,339.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Federico Chiara works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Federico earned $4,321 in 2020.
Graduate Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Ellen Sweeney Cordes serves as a Graduate Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,318.
Roofer/Pwd Water
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Tyrell Alston holds the role of Roofer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,289.
Graduate Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Richard Asirifi serves as a Graduate Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,286.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Abraham Mathews is a Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $4,283.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Victor Udenze holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,248.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Jalen Bennett is a Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $4,188.
Graduate Intern/Pwd Water
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Johanna Van Den Berg holds the role of Graduate Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $4,111.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Julio Ortiz is a Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $4,109.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Julias Stokes Jr is a Water Distribution Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $4,104.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Franklin Falcone works as a Electronic Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Franklin earned $4,084 in 2026.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Bryant Goh serves as a Engineering Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,082.
Graduate Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Ramanathan Ganesan serves as a Graduate Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,060.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Caroline Gallen is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $4,059.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Antonio Williams holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,035.