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 5
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Geigy Ponnachan serves as a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $53,253.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/Pwd Water
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Stacy Tutis is a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $53,191.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Jermaine Rollins works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jermaine earned $52,857 in 2026.
Electronic Technician Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Alfred Cardano Jr works as a Electronic Technician Group Leader for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Alfred earned $52,819 in 2025.
Staff Scientist 1/Pwd Water
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Stephanie Chiorean is a Staff Scientist 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,801.
Water Customer Service Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Dorcas Haynes holds the role of Water Customer Service Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $52,774.
Water Engineering Projects Manager/Pwd Water
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Matthew Fulmer holds the role of Water Engineering Projects Manager at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,684.
Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke/Pwd Water
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Larry Bennett is a Emergency Wter Distribution Repair Worke at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $52,653.
Environmental Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Kristen Lee holds the role of Environmental Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $52,587.
Engineering Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Richard Murray is a Engineering Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $52,474.
Science Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Wajibah Uqdah serves as a Science Technician Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $52,198.
Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Steve Benner works as a Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Steve earned $52,078 in 2026.
Public Information Officer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Joan Przybylowicz serves as a Public Information Officer. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $52,075.
HVAC Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Boe Davis serves as a HVAC Mechanic 2. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $52,027.
Executive Assistant/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Patrick Wood serves as a Executive Assistant. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,804.
Environmental Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Muiyeang Lee serves as a Environmental Engineer 1. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,272.
Water Operations Chief Engineer/Pwd Water
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Brendan Reilly works as a Water Operations Chief Engineer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Brendan earned $51,058 in 2026.
Industrial Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Alexander Guyea serves as a Industrial Electrician 2. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $50,970.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Gregory Brooks serves as a Water Distribution Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,900.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Lester Williams holds the role of Water Conveyance Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,844.
Cement Finisher 1/Pwd Water
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Jamil Barnes Jr holds the role of Cement Finisher 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $50,670.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Gregory-John Jaskolka Ii serves as a Water Conveyance Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,632.
Deputy Commissioner/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Sarah Stevenson serves as a Deputy Commissioner. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,609.
Geographic Information Systems Specialist 2/Pwd Water
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Celeste Schor holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Specialist 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,564.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Rafael Thomas holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $50,538.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Eric Ross holds the role of Water Conveyance Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,379.
Water Maintenance Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Thomas Kizhakemuriyil is a Water Maintenance Superintendent at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,316.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Nymir Lee is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $50,194.
Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Darryl Gilbert is a Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,128.
Construction Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Ahmad Samadi is a Construction Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $50,106.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Sied Ali-Young is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $49,834.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Vance Fanning holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $49,761.
Building Maintenance Group Leader/Pwd Water
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Joseph Grace is a Building Maintenance Group Leader at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $49,626.
Security Officer 2/Pwd Water
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Damon Diggs holds the role of Security Officer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $49,513.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Kari Miles serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,510.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Kenneth Murphy Jr is a Brick Mason at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $49,392.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Ashley Mathias serves as a Engineering Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,232.
Science Technician Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Mercykutty Mathew holds the role of Science Technician Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $49,223.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Michael Dougherty serves as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,212.
Office Clerk 2/Pwd Water
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Florence Kenny holds the role of Office Clerk 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $49,115.