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City of Seattle / Seattle City Light

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Seattle City Light

Source file: City of Seattle — Wage Data / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Seattle City Light is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 1,817 employees with median total compensation of $144,685; the highest distinct record was $529,963.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$254.6M
Employees
1,817
Median total
$144,685
Highest record
$529,963

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,817 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($144,685) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$140,121 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$81,494
$106,579
$144,685
$167,315
$193,107

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $193,107 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $81,494. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Scott Vaagen

Cable Splicer-Net Area/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Scott Vaagen holds the role of Cable Splicer-Net Area at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Matthew Vachon

Electrician-Constructor/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Matthew Vachon is a Electrician-Constructor at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $160,909.

Jose Velasco

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle City Light, Jose Velasco serves as a Lineworker. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Edward Vivolo

Electrician-Constructor/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Edward Vivolo works as a Electrician-Constructor for Seattle City Light. Edward earned $160,909 in 2024.

Ryan Weber

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle City Light, Ryan Weber serves as a Lineworker. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Craig Weitz

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Craig Weitz works as a Lineworker for Seattle City Light. Craig earned $160,909 in 2024.

Douglas Welshon

Electrician-Constructor/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Douglas Welshon is a Electrician-Constructor at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $160,909.

Frank White

Cable Splicer-Net Area/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Frank White holds the role of Cable Splicer-Net Area at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Adam Whitehill

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle City Light, Adam Whitehill serves as a Lineworker. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Alex Wiley

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Alex Wiley is a Lineworker at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $160,909.

Darius Williams

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Darius Williams works as a Lineworker for Seattle City Light. Darius earned $160,909 in 2024.

Xavier Williams

Cable Splicer-Net Area/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Xavier Williams holds the role of Cable Splicer-Net Area at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Edward Williams Jr

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Edward Williams Jr is a Lineworker at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $160,909.

Thomas Zegers

Lineworker-Assigned Locator/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle City Light, Thomas Zegers serves as a Lineworker-Assigned Locator. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Joshua Kincaid

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle City Light, Joshua Kincaid serves as a Lineworker. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

James Kleebauer

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle City Light, James Kleebauer serves as a Lineworker. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Thomas Sharp

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Thomas Sharp is a Lineworker at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $160,909.

Jason Dock

Cable Splicer-Net Area/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Jason Dock holds the role of Cable Splicer-Net Area at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Wyatt Brown

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Wyatt Brown holds the role of Lineworker at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Katherine Morrison

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Katherine Morrison holds the role of Lineworker at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Bryce Conner

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Bryce Conner works as a Lineworker for Seattle City Light. Bryce earned $160,909 in 2024.

Jason Winker

Cable Splicer-Net Area/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Jason Winker works as a Cable Splicer-Net Area for Seattle City Light. Jason earned $160,909 in 2024.

Jarryd Valbush

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Jarryd Valbush is a Lineworker at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $160,909.

Justin Zierer

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Justin Zierer holds the role of Lineworker at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Nicholas Sweer

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Nicholas Sweer is a Lineworker at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $160,909.

Stephen Snowman

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Stephen Snowman works as a Lineworker for Seattle City Light. Stephen earned $160,909 in 2024.

Nephi Tenney

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Nephi Tenney holds the role of Lineworker at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Louis Mendenhall

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Louis Mendenhall works as a Lineworker for Seattle City Light. Louis earned $160,909 in 2024.

Bridget Reiser

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Bridget Reiser holds the role of Lineworker at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Albert Zartman

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Albert Zartman works as a Lineworker for Seattle City Light. Albert earned $160,909 in 2024.

David Taylor

Electrician-Constructor/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle City Light, David Taylor serves as a Electrician-Constructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Ryan Brewington

Electrician-Constructor/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle City Light, Ryan Brewington serves as a Electrician-Constructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Gregory Magill

Electrician-Constructor/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Gregory Magill holds the role of Electrician-Constructor at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Steven Best

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Steven Best holds the role of Lineworker at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Jonah Thrush

Cable Splicer-Net Area/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Jonah Thrush is a Cable Splicer-Net Area at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $160,909.

Chad Roncevich

Cable Splicer-Net Area/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Chad Roncevich holds the role of Cable Splicer-Net Area at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Christopher Tilton

Lineworker/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

At Seattle City Light, Christopher Tilton serves as a Lineworker. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Thadeus Tucker

Cable Splicer-Net Area/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,909
Base pay
$160,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,909
Hourly rate
$77

Thadeus Tucker holds the role of Cable Splicer-Net Area at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,909.

Melissa Bookwalter

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities - L21C Scl/Seattle City Light

2024 total comp
$160,867
Base pay
$160,867
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,867
Hourly rate
$77

Melissa Bookwalter is a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities - L21C Scl at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $160,867.