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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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Ryan Sumpter

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

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

Cruz Ortega Molina

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, Cruz Ortega Molina serves as a Lineworker. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Parker Edwards

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

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

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.

Scott Baker

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

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

Erik Buchta

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

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

Matthew Tauzin

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, Matthew Tauzin serves as a Lineworker. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Steven Shimkus

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, Steven Shimkus serves as a Electrician-Constructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Peter Holmquist

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

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

Brian Smoak

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

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

Fredrick Brownfield

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

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

Alexandre Noble

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, Alexandre Noble serves as a Electrician-Constructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Monte Gavin Ii

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

Monte Gavin Ii is a Lineworker at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $160,909.

Marc Schaefer

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

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

Wayne Throckmorton

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

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

Peter Mendez

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

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

Steven Nelson

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

Eddie Reddy

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

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

Matthew Stapleton

Lineworker Apprentice/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 Stapleton works as a Lineworker Apprentice for Seattle City Light. Matthew earned $160,909 in 2024.

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.

Matthew Pena

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

Christopher Griffus

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

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

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.

Ian Hoegh

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

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

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.

Benjamin Backman

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

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

Virakone Ratsavong

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, Virakone Ratsavong serves as a Electrician-Constructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Christopher Mclauchlin

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

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

Chad Fowler

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

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

Sebastian Mercado

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

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

Timothy Morrison

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

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

Asha Fotos

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

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

James Nelson

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

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

Rachel Sidell

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

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

John Gusa

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

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

Mark Saewong

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

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

Michael Dragland

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

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

Chris Mcmorrow

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

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

Brian Shepard

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, Brian Shepard serves as a Lineworker. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.

Jason Fisher

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, Jason Fisher serves as a Electrician-Constructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,909.