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 7
Administrative Assistant-Confidential/Pwd Water
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Adele Roberts is a Administrative Assistant-Confidential at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $45,775.
Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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Mark Kaspin holds the role of Water Engineering Projects Assistant Manager at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,609.
Water Transport Operations Director/Pwd Water
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Michael Quinn holds the role of Water Transport Operations Director at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,476.
Water Transport Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Richard Getts serves as a Water Transport Engineer 1. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $45,461.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Roshawn Yarbrough works as a Water Distribution Crew Chief for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Roshawn earned $45,315 in 2024.
Water Conveyance Systems Superintendent/Pwd Water
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David Szczepanski works as a Water Conveyance Systems Superintendent for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. David earned $45,206 in 2026.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Sam Cherian serves as a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,142.
Occupational Safety Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Kelvey Whitener holds the role of Occupational Safety Technician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $45,116.
Water Field Customer Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Clifford Stewart is a Water Field Customer Service Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $45,035.
Water Field Customer Service Manager/Pwd Water
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John Meade holds the role of Water Field Customer Service Manager at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $44,936.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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Scott Charles Kessler is a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $44,896.
Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Tamika Warren is a Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,848.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Anthony Norman is a Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,798.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/Pwd Water
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Karen Cooper works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Karen earned $44,691 in 2022.
Water Engineering Assistant Manager/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Vahe Hovsepian serves as a Water Engineering Assistant Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,562.
Engineering Specialist/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Albert Pang serves as a Engineering Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,544.
Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr/Pwd Water
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Preston Gilliam holds the role of Industrial Process Mach Mechanic Grp Ldr at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $44,523.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Raymond Beck is a Brick Mason at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $44,428.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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Mario Lacroce works as a Brick Mason for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Mario earned $44,423 in 2020.
Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Nile Cato is a Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $44,384.
Water Maintenance Superintendent/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Raymond Smith serves as a Water Maintenance Superintendent. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,361.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Bernard Thornton works as a Electronic Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Bernard earned $44,310 in 2022.
Administrative Specialist 2 - Non-Confidential/Pwd Water
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Thomas Duncavage is a Administrative Specialist 2 - Non-Confidential at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $44,261.
Water Utility Manager/Pwd Water
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Frank Stake works as a Water Utility Manager for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Frank earned $44,226 in 2026.
Clerk 3/Pwd Water
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Teresa Hill Grullon works as a Clerk 3 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Teresa earned $44,219 in 2025.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Vincent Haughney serves as a Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $44,095.
Water Maintenance Superintendent/Pwd Water
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Richard Stasiorowski is a Water Maintenance Superintendent at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $43,968.
Engineering Supervisor 1/Pwd Water
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Morgan Nemtuda Wade works as a Engineering Supervisor 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Morgan earned $43,927 in 2023.
Industrial Electrician 1/Pwd Water
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Steven Benner Jr works as a Industrial Electrician 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Steven earned $43,855 in 2019.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Harold Connelly serves as a Science Technician. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $43,829.
Environmental Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Allison Brundage is a Environmental Engineer 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $43,767.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Richard Weldon is a Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $43,750.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, James Lee serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,697.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Thermon Spence Jr. is a Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $43,672.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Michael St Clair works as a Construction Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $43,654 in 2026.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Michael Butler holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,607.
Engineering Supervisor 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Jesse Debes serves as a Engineering Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,570.
Brick Mason/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Steven Smith serves as a Brick Mason. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $43,428.
Cement Finisher 1/Pwd Water
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Anthony Gonzales holds the role of Cement Finisher 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,395.
Plumber/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Archie Bey serves as a Plumber. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,232.