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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 11
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Martin Heston Jr. is a Water Distribution Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $37,612.
Water Customer Service Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Thomas Mccarron is a Water Customer Service Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,574.
Environmental Scientist Specialist/Pwd Water
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Anne Harvey is a Environmental Scientist Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $37,496.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Malik Pettus works as a Water Conveyance Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Malik earned $37,496 in 2026.
Inventory Control Technician/Pwd Water
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Charlotte Jackson-Doumbia holds the role of Inventory Control Technician at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $37,446.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Kenneth Bark works as a Water Conveyance Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kenneth earned $37,402 in 2026.
Industrial Electrician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, David Mallory serves as a Industrial Electrician Group Leader. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,398.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Edwin Schaffer serves as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,395.
Water Transport System Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Curtis Frasier serves as a Water Transport System Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,393.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Michael Dennis holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $37,351.
Industrial Electrician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Charles Clegg holds the role of Industrial Electrician Group Leader at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,334.
Water Maintenance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Robert Harris serves as a Water Maintenance Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,305.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Eugene Williams serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,255.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Kenneth Buck is a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $37,220.
Environmental Engineer 4/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Adam Burger serves as a Environmental Engineer 4. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $37,211.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Mark Jaroszewski is a Water Conveyance Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $37,188.
Administrative Scientist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Aaron Bitler serves as a Administrative Scientist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,123.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Thomas Essien works as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Thomas earned $37,117 in 2026.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Joseph Knecht is a Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $37,064.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Steven Wesley holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,046.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Taheed Turner works as a Water Distribution Crew Chief for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Taheed earned $37,030 in 2026.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Juan Kane serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,028.
Industrial Waste Control Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Carrie Keeley holds the role of Industrial Waste Control Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,019.
Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Andre Tate holds the role of Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,007.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Malik Woodall serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,997.
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.