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 38
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dorian Rrapushaj serves as a Electronic Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,368.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jacob Schultz serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,365.
HVAC Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Thomas Kilbride serves as a HVAC Mechanic 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,332.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Nancy Moncrief serves as a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $22,330.
Community Initiatives Specialist/Pwd Water
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Rene Johnson holds the role of Community Initiatives Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,321.
Architectural Project Coordinator 2/Pwd Water
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Robin Meehan holds the role of Architectural Project Coordinator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,318.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Frederick Smith works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Frederick earned $22,317 in 2026.
Civil Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Mackenzie Gandy holds the role of Civil Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,310.
Environmental Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Shiyun Yao is a Environmental Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,308.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dylan Borghardt serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,301.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Marcus Bullock serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,289.
Engineering Aide 2/Pwd Water
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Quasir Wingate is a Engineering Aide 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,284.
Industrial Electrician 1/Pwd Water
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John Ludwig Jr is a Industrial Electrician 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,282.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Tyrone Kemp works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Tyrone earned $22,281 in 2026.
Electronic Technician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Christopher Smallwood is a Electronic Technician Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,254.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Ernest Smith holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,240.
Public Relations Specialist 2/Pwd Water
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Amy Hopf works as a Public Relations Specialist 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Amy earned $22,220 in 2026.
Web Editor/Pwd Water
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Justin Martin is a Web Editor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,219.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Michael Pharo works as a Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $22,204 in 2023.
Civil Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Dhruvi Shah serves as a Civil Engineer 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,192.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Eric Roach holds the role of Water Field Customer Service Representative at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,160.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1/Pwd Water
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Sean Mcgeever is a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,159.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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John Murray is a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,135.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Ronald Armstead holds the role of Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,133.
Surveyor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Justin Crump serves as a Surveyor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,093.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Amani Ryan holds the role of Water Distribution Repair Worker at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,092.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Adrienne Harris holds the role of Clerk 3 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,087.
Graduate Environmental Scientist/Pwd Water
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Thomas Flamm is a Graduate Environmental Scientist at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $22,081.
Senior Accountant/Pwd Water
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Lilly Elias holds the role of Senior Accountant at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,076.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Wallace Wilson works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Wallace earned $22,070 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Amith Alex works as a Water Treatment Plant Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Amith earned $22,057 in 2026.
HVAC Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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Walter Wright is a HVAC Mechanic 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,048.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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David Coston holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,039.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Anthony Johnson is a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,021.
Clerical Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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Shekia Pierce is a Clerical Supervisor 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $22,014.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Paul Warren holds the role of Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,003.
Pumping Station Operator/Pwd Water
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Ronald Wagner is a Pumping Station Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,999.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Terrill Ford serves as a Electronic Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,998.
Geographic Information Systems Specialist 2/Pwd Water
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Matthew Cowans holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Specialist 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,998.
Building Maintenance Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Joseph Varughese is a Building Maintenance Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $21,996.