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 89
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2/Pwd Water
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Kevin Green is a Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 2 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $3,004.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Brian Holmes is a Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $2,960.
Water Conveyance Supervisor/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Reginald Lloyd serves as a Water Conveyance Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $2,948.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Abdur-Rahiym Mobley works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Abdur-Rahiym earned $2,904 in 2023.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/Pwd Water
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Norman Brown works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Norman earned $2,842 in 2019.
Electronic Technician 1/Pwd Water
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Montez Spivey works as a Electronic Technician 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Montez earned $2,821 in 2025.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Vladislav Prodanchuk works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Vladislav earned $2,792 in 2021.
Industrial Electrician 1/Pwd Water
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Steven Monroe works as a Industrial Electrician 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Steven earned $2,778 in 2026.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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Terrance Booker works as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Terrance earned $2,751 in 2022.
Electrician 2/Pwd Water
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Remy Holland holds the role of Electrician 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $2,744.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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David Mitchell works as a Electronic Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. David earned $2,707 in 2026.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Romeo Gjergji serves as a Construction Engineer 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,707.
Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief/Pwd Water
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Keith Robinson is a Water Treatment Plant Oper Crew Chief at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $2,701.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Matthew Bieck is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $2,700.
Water Customer Care Representative/Pwd Water
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Helen Burman works as a Water Customer Care Representative for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Helen earned $2,697 in 2026.
Construction Projects Technician 1/Pwd Water
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Jason Berkhimer works as a Construction Projects Technician 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jason earned $2,668 in 2025.
Graduate Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Yutong Du serves as a Graduate Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,640.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Eric Knox is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $2,535.
Graduate Intern/Pwd Water
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Nicholas Limburg is a Graduate Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $2,516.
Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Wendy Diedrichson serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,477.
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Adrian Hill serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $2,456.
Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1/Pwd Water
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Deric Graves holds the role of Machinery and Equipment Mechanic 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $2,453.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Jameel Mccoy is a Water Operations Repair Helper at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $2,434.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Benjamin Green works as a Work Study Intern for Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. Benjamin earned $2,421 in 2026.
Public Works Trainee/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Richard Stackhouse serves as a Public Works Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $2,417.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Gavin Kane holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,393.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Alondra Perez serves as a Work Study Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,385.
Custodial Worker 1/Pwd Water
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Larry Adams Jr is a Custodial Worker 1 at Pwd Water. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $2,364.
Electronic Technician 2/Pwd Water
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Jordaine Williams works as a Electronic Technician 2 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Jordaine earned $2,346 in 2025.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Kathryn Mcfarland holds the role of Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. Their status is non-salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,318.
Work Study Intern/Pwd Water
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Ria Jones is a Work Study Intern at Pwd Water. They work non-salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $2,268.
Construction Projects Technician 1/Pwd Water
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Shawn Perry Sr holds the role of Construction Projects Technician 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,251.
Building Maintenance Mechanic/Pwd Water
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Johnnie Epps works as a Building Maintenance Mechanic for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Johnnie earned $2,241 in 2021.
Heavy Equipment Operator 1/Pwd Water
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Keith Fuller holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator 1 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $2,221.
Water Operations Repair Helper/Pwd Water
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Angela Cartwright-Houston works as a Water Operations Repair Helper for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Angela earned $2,212 in 2022.
Construction Engineer 1/Pwd Water
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Matthew Smith works as a Construction Engineer 1 for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Matthew earned $2,209 in 2026.
Graduate Intern/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Olivia Nichols serves as a Graduate Intern. They work non-salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $2,195.
Stores Worker/Pwd Water
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Anthony Byrd works as a Stores Worker for Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. Anthony earned $2,138 in 2026.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2/Pwd Water
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At Pwd Water, Albert Price serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,078.
Labor Crew Chief 2/Pwd Water
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Daryl Payton holds the role of Labor Crew Chief 2 at Pwd Water. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $2,073.