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 20
Security Officer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Tamicka Best serves as a Security Officer 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,315.
Utility Public Affairs Manager/Pwd Water
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Richard Orlosky is a Utility Public Affairs Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,315.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Marc Holmes holds the role of Water Distribution Crew Chief at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,314.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, David Hamilton serves as a Construction Engineer 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,304.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Alexei Boldyshev is a Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,277.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Kareem Keith works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Kareem earned $30,276 in 2026.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Nicola Horscroft is a Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $30,254.
Interceptor Service Worker/Pwd Water
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Frank Oxendine works as a Interceptor Service Worker for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Frank earned $30,253 in 2020.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Shawn Fallon works as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Shawn earned $30,214 in 2026.
Environmental Engineer 3/Pwd Water
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Thitho Horowitz is a Environmental Engineer 3 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,208.
Water Transport System Operator/Pwd Water
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Tanisha Starkes holds the role of Water Transport System Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,191.
Security Officer 1/Pwd Water
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Lawrence Padgett works as a Security Officer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Lawrence earned $30,189 in 2021.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Donnell Washington serves as a Water Field Customer Service Representative. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,156.
Architectural Project Coordinator 4/Pwd Water
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Timothy Linehan holds the role of Architectural Project Coordinator 4 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,152.
Water Customer Service Manager/Pwd Water
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Kinya Kirby holds the role of Water Customer Service Manager at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,129.
Masonry Group Leader/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Thomas Arters serves as a Masonry Group Leader. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,114.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Amy Shi works as a Science Technician for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Amy earned $30,110 in 2025.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Bobby Mathew serves as a Construction Engineer 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,086.
Staff Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Philip Duzinski holds the role of Staff Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,079.
Water Customer Service Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Anthony Ellison is a Water Customer Service Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,056.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Cheryl Lewis holds the role of Engineering Supervisor 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,045.
Roofer/Pwd Water
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Ryan Mcilhenny works as a Roofer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ryan earned $30,043 in 2026.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Matthew Bresan is a Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $30,039.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Eric Johnson holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,000.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Richard Waugh serves as a Water Field Customer Service Representative. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,999.
Industrial Electrician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Thomas Whitfield serves as a Industrial Electrician Group Leader. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,997.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jonathan Davis serves as a Water Conveyance Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,958.
Architectural Project Coordinator 4/Pwd Water
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Hillary Nicholson holds the role of Architectural Project Coordinator 4 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,955.
Water Maintenance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Kevin Senske is a Water Maintenance Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $29,953.
City Planner Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Ariel Ben-Amos is a City Planner Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,935.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Larissa Ogora is a Engineering Supervisor 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,917.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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David Santiago holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,876.
Water Transport Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Gregory Oakley holds the role of Water Transport Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,859.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Anthony Molina-Santiago serves as a Engineering Supervisor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,852.
Graduate Civil Engineer/Pwd Water
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Charles Wilson holds the role of Graduate Civil Engineer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $29,838.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Kenneth Wendell holds the role of Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,814.
Chief Surveyor/Pwd Water
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Alan Burstein works as a Chief Surveyor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Alan earned $29,805 in 2026.
Analytical Chemistry Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Asha Chacko is a Analytical Chemistry Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,798.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Darrick Brooks is a Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $29,788.
Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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Eric Taylor is a Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $29,785.