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 4
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Joseph Loskiewictz works as a Construction Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joseph earned $60,797 in 2022.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Timothy James serves as a Water Conveyance Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,550.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Richard Pfeiffer works as a Science Technician for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Richard earned $60,287 in 2024.
Construction Trades Inspector/Pwd Water
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Christopher Ochal holds the role of Construction Trades Inspector at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $60,165.
Network Support Specialist/Pwd Water
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Lee Roy Coats Iii is a Network Support Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $60,076.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Richard Hewlett holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,904.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Frederick Sawyer holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $59,865.
Water Transport Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jose Abraham serves as a Water Transport Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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David Snyder is a Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $59,595.
Analytical Chemist 2/Pwd Water
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Jeffrey Mccall holds the role of Analytical Chemist 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $58,970.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Anthony Perkins is a Construction Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $58,878.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Quasen Alfred is a Water Distribution Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $58,533.
Science Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Aleyamma Skaria serves as a Science Technician Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,482.
Water Engineering Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Michael Lavery is a Water Engineering Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $57,866.
Construction Trades Inspector/Pwd Water
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Stephen Lumpkin is a Construction Trades Inspector at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $57,839.
Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Chad Stephens is a Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $57,809.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Beverly Godwin Jr is a Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $57,435.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Dwight Green works as a Water Conveyance Supervisor for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Dwight earned $57,423 in 2024.
Local Area Network Administrator/Pwd Water
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David Newsome holds the role of Local Area Network Administrator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $57,105.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Eric Hanratty works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Eric earned $57,021 in 2022.
Machinist/Pwd Water
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Christopher Williams holds the role of Machinist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,911.
Utility Representative/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Michael Cossie serves as a Utility Representative. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $56,392.
Water Utility Manager/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Nicole Charlton serves as a Water Utility Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,115.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Lawrence Szymanik works as a Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Lawrence earned $55,987 in 2023.
Contract Coordinator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Adrienne Bunyan serves as a Contract Coordinator. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,740.
Tractor Trailer Operator/Pwd Water
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Philip Zornick holds the role of Tractor Trailer Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $55,538.
Administrative Scientist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Adam Paul Hendricks serves as a Administrative Scientist. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,385.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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William Gares holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,118.
Interceptor Service Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Staisey Young serves as a Interceptor Service Worker. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,813.
Deputy Commissioner/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Gerald Leatherman serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,667.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Everett Smith serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,654.
Surveyor 3/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Phillip Stroman serves as a Surveyor 3. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,578.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Christoph Nichols holds the role of Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $54,184.
Departmental Human Resources Manager 3/Pwd Water
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Francis Meiers holds the role of Departmental Human Resources Manager 3 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,176.
Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Darryl Mason serves as a Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,024.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Vivian Washington is a Water Field Customer Service Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $53,768.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Herbert Speach serves as a Industrial Electrician 2. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $53,747.
Construction Trades Inspector/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Robert Lindsay serves as a Construction Trades Inspector. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $53,665.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Joseph Cubbins holds the role of Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $53,375.
Deputy Commissioner/Pwd Water
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Lawrence Yangalay holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,345.