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 19
Water Utility Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Gianna Makler serves as a Water Utility Assistant Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,850.
Welder/Pwd Water
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Roland Gordon is a Welder at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,835.
Cement Finisher 1/Pwd Water
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Craig Houck holds the role of Cement Finisher 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $30,832.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Mitchell Johnson works as a Engineering Supervisor 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Mitchell earned $30,821 in 2026.
Construction Projects Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Francis Branigan serves as a Construction Projects Technician Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,819.
Fiscal Analyst 3/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Mark Doncic serves as a Fiscal Analyst 3. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,814.
Water Utility Emergency Specialist/Pwd Water
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Joseph Mellon holds the role of Water Utility Emergency Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,805.
Water Customer Service Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Angela Brown holds the role of Water Customer Service Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,772.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Robert Seldon Iii serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,733.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Shahida Simmons holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $30,707.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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William Bezts holds the role of Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,706.
Water Field Customer Service Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Douglas Redd serves as a Water Field Customer Service Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,692.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Nelson Alonso serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,692.
Construction Projects Technician 1/Pwd Water
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Amith Abraham is a Construction Projects Technician 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $30,683.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Joseph Irrera is a Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,677.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Justyn Frisby holds the role of Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,668.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Fernando Guy serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,668.
Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Michelle Taylor holds the role of Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $30,652.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Kelly Hogan serves as a Engineering Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,642.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Robert Snyder works as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Robert earned $30,632 in 2020.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Robert Wilson-Simpson works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Robert earned $30,596 in 2026.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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William Rush is a Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,590.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Ronald Core works as a Brick Mason for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ronald earned $30,579 in 2021.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Eric Allison is a Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,576.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Kyle Mattson works as a Engineering Supervisor 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kyle earned $30,575 in 2026.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Dennis Evans works as a Water Distribution Repair Worker for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Dennis earned $30,574 in 2026.
Administrative Technician/Pwd Water
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Karen Chapman works as a Administrative Technician for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Karen earned $30,527 in 2025.
Architectural Project Coordinator 2/Pwd Water
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Picki Abboud holds the role of Architectural Project Coordinator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $30,518.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, James Miller serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,489.
Surveyor 1/Pwd Water
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Atoy Rawlings holds the role of Surveyor 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,474.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Tracy Edwards is a Brick Mason at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $30,469.
Maintenance Coordinating Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Daniel Kelly is a Maintenance Coordinating Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $30,469.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Matthew Fritch holds the role of Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,458.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Stephen Adesipo is a Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,441.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Rashan Berry works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Rashan earned $30,435 in 2026.
Utility Financial Services Supervisor/Pwd Water
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David Colby is a Utility Financial Services Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,398.
Administrative Services Supervisor-Confidential/Pwd Water
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Dorian Redden holds the role of Administrative Services Supervisor-Confidential at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,343.
Industrial Waste Control Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, John Hickey serves as a Industrial Waste Control Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,335.
Environmental Scientist Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Robert Tuttle works as a Environmental Scientist Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Robert earned $30,332 in 2024.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Daniel Andre is a Water Distribution Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,323.