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 14
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Roshan Romeo works as a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Roshan earned $34,420 in 2026.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Devendra Pandya works as a Engineering Supervisor 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Devendra earned $34,415 in 2026.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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James Richard Harley Jr works as a Construction Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. James earned $34,410 in 2026.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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Joseph Montini is a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $34,325.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Fernando Santiago serves as a Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,318.
Graduate Environmental Scientist/Pwd Water
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Andre Martin holds the role of Graduate Environmental Scientist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,315.
Construction Projects Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Arnold Elstein works as a Construction Projects Technician Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Arnold earned $34,291 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Jamier Hardimon is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $34,274.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Anup Ninan works as a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Anup earned $34,253 in 2026.
Construction Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Anant-Kumar Rao is a Construction Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,240.
Industrial Waste Control Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Tridung Tran is a Industrial Waste Control Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,238.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Robert Ford serves as a Water Conveyance Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $34,235.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Daniel Rubino serves as a Construction Engineer 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,178.
Meter Reader/Pwd Water
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Deborah Terry holds the role of Meter Reader at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,172.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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William Nichols holds the role of Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,128.
Stores Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Frederick Di Cicco serves as a Stores Worker. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $34,079.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Shafiq Abdel-Fattah is a Industrial Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,069.
Staff Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Daniel Moran serves as a Staff Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,036.
Inlet Cleaning Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Sean Rieser works as a Inlet Cleaning Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Sean earned $34,000 in 2026.
Construction Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Peter Reilly serves as a Construction Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,972.
Electronic Technician 1/Pwd Water
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Armando Martinez holds the role of Electronic Technician 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $33,957.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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David Poles works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. David earned $33,944 in 2025.
Construction Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Khadija Tadimi holds the role of Construction Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,911.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Thomas Galambos serves as a Water Conveyance Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,906.
Water Customer Service Manager/Pwd Water
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Geraldo Rivera works as a Water Customer Service Manager for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Geraldo earned $33,879 in 2026.
Electronic Equipment Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, John Lang serves as a Electronic Equipment Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,857.
Industrial Electrician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Charles Hill works as a Industrial Electrician Group Leader for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Charles earned $33,855 in 2026.
Construction Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Michael Pepe-Mooney serves as a Construction Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,849.
Water Customer Service Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Andrew Dybalski is a Water Customer Service Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $33,841.
Electronic Technician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Alexander Ricchini works as a Electronic Technician Group Leader for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Alexander earned $33,839 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Cara Hatfield holds the role of Clerk 3 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,794.
Construction Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Francis Stollenwerk holds the role of Construction Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,787.
Environmental Scientist Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Sara Gendel serves as a Environmental Scientist Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,784.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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H Michael Reiser holds the role of Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,746.
Design and Construction Proj Manager/Pwd Water
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Shyam Thomas is a Design and Construction Proj Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $33,745.
Plumbing Group Leader/Pwd Water
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John A Cardona is a Plumbing Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $33,745.
Water Utility Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Maulin Gandhi holds the role of Water Utility Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,716.
Building Maintenance Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Matthew Murphy holds the role of Building Maintenance Mechanic at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $33,713.
Water Field Customer Service Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Craig Mason works as a Water Field Customer Service Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Craig earned $33,693 in 2026.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, James Mc Cann Iii serves as a Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,690.