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 75
Engineering Aide 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Benjamin Spence serves as a Engineering Aide 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,749.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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Madison Werts is a Engineering Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $11,740.
Service Representative/Pwd Water
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Veda Welsh is a Service Representative at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,713.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Brian Bess serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,709.
Civil Engineer 2/Pwd Water
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Joseph Lebbie holds the role of Civil Engineer 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,678.
Graduate Civil Engineer/Pwd Water
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Christeen Mathew is a Graduate Civil Engineer at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $11,665.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Brian Reaves holds the role of Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,658.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Prem Trivedi works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Prem earned $11,654 in 2019.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Bobby Santiago holds the role of Semi-Skilled Laborer at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,652.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2/Pwd Water
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Nasir Abdul-Shaheed holds the role of Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,619.
Water Distribution Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Mubarak Reed is a Water Distribution Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,591.
Data Service Support Clerk/Pwd Water
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Khadeejah Edwards-Mikell holds the role of Data Service Support Clerk at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,574.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Christopher Sherman serves as a Engineering Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $11,558.
Painter 2/Pwd Water
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Dallas Mckenna holds the role of Painter 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,551.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Ericka Wilson works as a Facilities Care Worker 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Ericka earned $11,532 in 2026.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Roshonda Johnson serves as a Water Operations Repair Helper. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,531.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Harold Williams serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,509.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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William Houston works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. William earned $11,507 in 2019.
Office Clerk 2/Pwd Water
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Tenesha Wade works as a Office Clerk 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Tenesha earned $11,506 in 2026.
Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic/Pwd Water
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John Eddowes holds the role of Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,505.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2/Pwd Water
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Joseph Smith is a Grounds and Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,503.
Water Distribution Repair Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Robert Adderley serves as a Water Distribution Repair Worker. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,494.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Ryan O'Dell holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,471.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Srushti Patel serves as a Work Study Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,467.
Office Clerk 2/Pwd Water
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Bremelin Lima-Guerra works as a Office Clerk 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Bremelin earned $11,467 in 2026.
Stores Worker/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Martin Brown serves as a Stores Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,465.
Science Technician/Pwd Water
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Mini Louis is a Science Technician at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,450.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Katarina Hojohn holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $11,394.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Claire Healy serves as a Work Study Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,360.
Engineering Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Abigail Corrato serves as a Engineering Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,357.
Water Customer Care Supervisor/Pwd Water
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Tiara Mcclary holds the role of Water Customer Care Supervisor at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,351.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Julie Briscoe holds the role of Facilities Care Worker 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,342.
Facilities Care Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Bilal Adam works as a Facilities Care Worker 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Bilal earned $11,327 in 2026.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Olivia Redd is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $11,324.
Office Clerk 2/Pwd Water
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Alicia Vales works as a Office Clerk 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Alicia earned $11,304 in 2026.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Damian Lis works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Damian earned $11,248 in 2023.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Charles Massey holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $11,184.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Brandon Paul is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $11,183.
Management Trainee/Pwd Water
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Jocquenese Sims holds the role of Management Trainee at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,168.
Public Works Trainee/Pwd Water
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Mahmud-Sudiq Springs works as a Public Works Trainee for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Mahmud-Sudiq earned $11,166 in 2026.