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 35
Security Officer 2/Pwd Water
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Adam Joseph Pieretti works as a Security Officer 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Adam earned $23,719 in 2026.
Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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Lamar Covert is a Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,717.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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William Silvetti works as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. William earned $23,717 in 2026.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Tejas Barot holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,709.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Gary Brown is a Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,668.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Courtney Hamilton works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Courtney earned $23,663 in 2026.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Romiyo Dalphy serves as a Electronic Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,658.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Akeem Jordan works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Akeem earned $23,657 in 2026.
Surveyor 2/Pwd Water
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Raymond Bush Jr. is a Surveyor 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,646.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Michael Welsh Jr holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,633.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Eric Hills serves as a Brick Mason. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,629.
Graduate Environmental Engineer/Pwd Water
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Daniel Attoh holds the role of Graduate Environmental Engineer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $23,627.
Machinist/Pwd Water
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Kevin Kirby Sr is a Machinist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,623.
Surveyor 1/Pwd Water
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Rashawn Smith works as a Surveyor 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Rashawn earned $23,608 in 2026.
Water Customer Care Representative/Pwd Water
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Jocelyn Thompson is a Water Customer Care Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,580.
Office Clerk 2/Pwd Water
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Steven Layman holds the role of Office Clerk 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $23,572.
Civil Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Lisa Sabji serves as a Civil Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,567.
Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Sean Walker is a Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $23,566.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Alexander Serrano holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,555.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Jonathan Franklin holds the role of Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $23,553.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Joetta Johnson works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joetta earned $23,552 in 2026.
Construction Trades Inspector/Pwd Water
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Glenn Barton is a Construction Trades Inspector at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,544.
Administrative Specialist 2 - Non-Confidential/Pwd Water
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Joshua Jones works as a Administrative Specialist 2 - Non-Confidential for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joshua earned $23,540 in 2026.
Water Customer Care Representative/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Gay Paris serves as a Water Customer Care Representative. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $23,535.
Graduate Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Shannon Mchugh serves as a Graduate Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,532.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Kendall Johnson is a Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,528.
Labor Crew Chief 2/Pwd Water
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Eric Jackson holds the role of Labor Crew Chief 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,526.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Hetal Patel is a Science Technician at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,489.
Construction Projects Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Timothy Szlanic is a Construction Projects Technician Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,440.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Emanuel Whittington holds the role of Electronic Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,433.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Robert Barr is a Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,426.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Melvin Saunders serves as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,419.
Excavation Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Ryan Anderson holds the role of Excavation Crew Chief at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $23,416.
Human Resources Professional 2/Pwd Water
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Valerie Sheppard is a Human Resources Professional 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,406.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Christian Perlaza is a Construction Projects Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,381.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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Ivan Burashnikov is a Engineering Specialist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,372.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Qadree Jacobs is a Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $23,364.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Robert Somers serves as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,350.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dawud Lewis serves as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,348.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Nibu Philip works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Nibu earned $23,345 in 2026.