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 51
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Terrance Morris serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,431.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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Reji Mathew holds the role of Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,431.
Sewer Maintenance Inspector/Pwd Water
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Terrence Ross works as a Sewer Maintenance Inspector for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Terrence earned $18,429 in 2026.
Public Relations Specialist 2/Pwd Water
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Grace Maiorano is a Public Relations Specialist 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,425.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Louis Parrilla works as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Louis earned $18,421 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Raja Patel holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,377.
Building Maintenance Mechanic/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, John Law serves as a Building Maintenance Mechanic. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,375.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Marcus Harris is a Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,363.
Stores Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Corwin Fowlkes holds the role of Stores Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,355.
Minority Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Specialist 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Keishara Bynum serves as a Minority Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Specialist 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,352.
Graduate Civil Engineer/Pwd Water
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Rachel Ly works as a Graduate Civil Engineer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Rachel earned $18,349 in 2026.
Sewer Maintenance Inspector/Pwd Water
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Suden Foster is a Sewer Maintenance Inspector at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,349.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Daniel Decker holds the role of Science Technician at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,335.
Graduate Civil Engineer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jane Krapp serves as a Graduate Civil Engineer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,315.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Verdmom Keller is a Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $18,295.
Environmental Scientist 2/Pwd Water
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Emma Lanoce works as a Environmental Scientist 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Emma earned $18,294 in 2026.
Engineering Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Shana George holds the role of Engineering Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,281.
Graduate Civil Engineer/Pwd Water
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Thuy Nguyen works as a Graduate Civil Engineer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Thuy earned $18,280 in 2026.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Thomas Chandy works as a Electronic Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Thomas earned $18,266 in 2026.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Thomas Sheridan works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Thomas earned $18,262 in 2023.
Utility Representative/Pwd Water
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Quayanna Taylor holds the role of Utility Representative at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,238.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Michael Zielinski Jr serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,236.
Sewer Maintenance Inspector/Pwd Water
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Dinier Myers - Hook holds the role of Sewer Maintenance Inspector at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,224.
Maintenance Coordinator/Pwd Water
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Kevin Bonner is a Maintenance Coordinator at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,219.
Pumping Station Operator/Pwd Water
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Eliu Nieves works as a Pumping Station Operator for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Eliu earned $18,201 in 2026.
Industrial Waste Control Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Anthony Marianni is a Industrial Waste Control Technician 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $18,186.
Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Kevin Peterson serves as a Electrician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,181.
Water Customer Care Specialist/Pwd Water
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Shakira Wright holds the role of Water Customer Care Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,180.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Michael Keiser-Worhach holds the role of Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,176.
Administrative Technician/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Bianca Matthews serves as a Administrative Technician. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,158.
Construction Projects Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Thomas Lyons serves as a Construction Projects Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,152.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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James Williamson holds the role of Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,150.
Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Sean Mcgettigan serves as a Sewer Maintenance Crew Chief 1. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,147.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Eric Skelton works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Eric earned $18,143 in 2020.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Dejuan Moore works as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Dejuan earned $18,139 in 2026.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Lance Ali works as a Brick Mason for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Lance earned $18,136 in 2026.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Robert Purtle is a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $18,131.
Welder/Pwd Water
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Elias Ortiz works as a Welder for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Elias earned $18,123 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jaquan Jordan serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $18,117.
Surveyor 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Shantell Malcolm serves as a Surveyor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $18,117.