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 59
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Sean Nelson is a Brick Mason at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $16,081.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Edward Davis Iii works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Edward earned $16,073 in 2026.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Walter Settles Ii is a Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,070.
Environmental Education Planner/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Emily Romberger serves as a Environmental Education Planner. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,070.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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William Sturdivant Jr is a Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,054.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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Sajan Mathew holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operator at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $16,047.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Anthony Henry works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Anthony earned $16,028 in 2026.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Graham Nicholson is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $16,020.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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John Staranowicz is a Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,997.
Network Support Specialist/Pwd Water
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Sergiy Budnyk holds the role of Network Support Specialist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $15,994.
Inventory Control Technician/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Thomas Devlin serves as a Inventory Control Technician. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,985.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Keira Earley is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $15,984.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Dawan Hurst works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Dawan earned $15,982 in 2026.
Laboratory Program Scientist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, George Oalickal serves as a Laboratory Program Scientist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,970.
Tractor Trailer Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Christoph Andrews serves as a Tractor Trailer Operator. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $15,965.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Karen Thompson works as a Clerk 3 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Karen earned $15,957 in 2026.
Engineering Technician 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Patricia Campagna serves as a Engineering Technician 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,949.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Jenny Yoy is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $15,949.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Eugene Chism works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Eugene earned $15,942 in 2023.
Municipal Guard/Pwd Water
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Eddie Hurtt works as a Municipal Guard for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Eddie earned $15,924 in 2026.
Interceptor Service Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Eric Spells holds the role of Interceptor Service Worker 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,918.
HVAC Mechanic 1/Pwd Water
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Russell Pinnock works as a HVAC Mechanic 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Russell earned $15,918 in 2026.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Dwine Wright holds the role of Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,916.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Ato Strong serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,913.
Graduate Environmental Scientist/Pwd Water
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Christopher Easlea holds the role of Graduate Environmental Scientist at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,908.
Municipal Guard/Pwd Water
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Mark Cary holds the role of Municipal Guard at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,902.
Analytical Chemistry Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Earl Peterkin is a Analytical Chemistry Supervisor at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $15,894.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Shannon Mccorey holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,891.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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Wayne Lenox works as a Water Distribution Repair Worker for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Wayne earned $15,879 in 2026.
Geographic Information Systems Specialist 2/Pwd Water
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Cooper Snyder works as a Geographic Information Systems Specialist 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Cooper earned $15,864 in 2026.
Graduate Environmental Scientist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Michael Ching serves as a Graduate Environmental Scientist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,864.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Cuong Luu holds the role of Science Technician at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,862.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jarvis Gray serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,858.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Gary Whitfield is a Facilities Care Worker 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,854.
Environmental Scientist 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Shannon Boyle serves as a Environmental Scientist 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,849.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Edward Plymouth holds the role of Clerk 3 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,845.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2/Pwd Water
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Kahyree Gilliam holds the role of Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,841.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Joseph Potts works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Joseph earned $15,841 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Corrida Quinn holds the role of Clerk 3 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,838.
Security Officer 1/Pwd Water
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Sharetha Crenshaw holds the role of Security Officer 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,838.