City of Seattle / Seattle City Light
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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 27
Economist,Senior/Seattle City Light
Ruizhe Wang works as a Economist,Senior for Seattle City Light. Ruizhe earned $136,032 in 2024.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, Warren Villanueva serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,886.
Powerline Clear Tree Trimmer-Jic/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, David Trantham serves as a Powerline Clear Tree Trimmer-Jic. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,408.
Auto Maintenance Crew Chief/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, Patrick Riley serves as a Auto Maintenance Crew Chief. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,179.
Strategic Advisor 1, Utilities L21C Scl/Seattle City Light
Carlos Castro works as a Strategic Advisor 1, Utilities L21C Scl for Seattle City Light. Carlos earned $134,826 in 2024.
Electrical Engineer,Associate/Seattle City Light
Dawit Assefa is a Electrical Engineer,Associate at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $134,638.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle City Light
Eusonh Lim works as a Civil Engineer,Associate for Seattle City Light. Eusonh earned $134,638 in 2024.
Electrical Engineer,Associate/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, Ivo Yotov serves as a Electrical Engineer,Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,638.
Electrical Engineer,Associate/Seattle City Light
Daniela Yovine works as a Electrical Engineer,Associate for Seattle City Light. Daniela earned $134,638 in 2024.
Electrical Engineer,Assistant III/Seattle City Light
Million Asfaw works as a Electrical Engineer,Assistant III for Seattle City Light. Million earned $133,931 in 2024.
Electrical Engineer,Assistant III/Seattle City Light
Matthew Gnaneswaran is a Electrical Engineer,Assistant III at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $133,931.
Electrical Engineer,Assistant III/Seattle City Light
An Le holds the role of Electrical Engineer,Assistant III at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,931.
Energy Management Analyst,Senior/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, Daniel Merz serves as a Energy Management Analyst,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,910.
Management Systems Analyst Supervisor/Seattle City Light
Debra Pruett is a Management Systems Analyst Supervisor at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $133,619.
Electrician Function Object() { [Native Code] } Apprentice/Seattle City Light
Terence Norris holds the role of Electrician Function Object() { [Native Code] } Apprentice at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,557.
Power Analyst/Seattle City Light
Rebecca Klein is a Power Analyst at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $132,413.
Power Analyst/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, Hao Zheng serves as a Power Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,413.
Electrical Quality Assurance Specialist/Seattle City Light
Todd Oki holds the role of Electrical Quality Assurance Specialist at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,163.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior-Bu/Seattle City Light
Melissa Justice is a Management Systems Analyst,Senior-Bu at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $131,435.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior-Bu/Seattle City Light
Chad Law holds the role of Management Systems Analyst,Senior-Bu at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,435.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior-Bu/Seattle City Light
Michelle Minto holds the role of Management Systems Analyst,Senior-Bu at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,435.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior Bu/Seattle City Light
Jackie Nguyen is a Management Systems Analyst,Senior Bu at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $131,435.
Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu/Seattle City Light
Lindsay Ohab is a Planning and Development Specialist,Senior-Bu at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $131,435.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior Bu/Seattle City Light
Peter Rodelo is a Management Systems Analyst,Senior Bu at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $131,435.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior-Bu/Seattle City Light
Melissa Shannon holds the role of Management Systems Analyst,Senior-Bu at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,435.
Executive Assistant/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, Paul Swoish serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,435.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior-Bu/Seattle City Light
Henry Tappa holds the role of Management Systems Analyst,Senior-Bu at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,435.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior Bu/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, Tief Weller serves as a Management Systems Analyst,Senior Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,435.
Management Systems Analyst,Senior Bu/Seattle City Light
Katie Zook King holds the role of Management Systems Analyst,Senior Bu at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,435.
Strategic Advisor 2, Customer Service, Public Information & Promotion - L21C Scl/Seattle City Light
James Crouch works as a Strategic Advisor 2, Customer Service, Public Information & Promotion - L21C Scl for Seattle City Light. James earned $131,352 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 1, Utilities L21C Scl/Seattle City Light
Emily King is a Strategic Advisor 1, Utilities L21C Scl at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $131,331.
Safety and Health Specialist,Senior/Seattle City Light
Heath Brenan holds the role of Safety and Health Specialist,Senior at Seattle City Light. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,310.
Accountant Principal/Seattle City Light
Jocelyn Bediones is a Accountant Principal at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $130,832.
Accountant Principal/Seattle City Light
Leewah Ng works as a Accountant Principal for Seattle City Light. Leewah earned $130,832 in 2024.
Accountant Principal/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, Barry Vanwieringen serves as a Accountant Principal. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,832.
Electrical Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle City Light
Benito Gonzalez is a Electrical Engineering Specialist,Senior at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $130,603.
Electrical Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, Benjamin Knoll serves as a Electrical Engineering Specialist,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,603.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle City Light
At Seattle City Light, Maja Memovic serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,603.
Electrical Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle City Light
Mark Nagasawa works as a Electrical Engineering Specialist,Senior for Seattle City Light. Mark earned $130,603 in 2024.
Energy Management Analyst/Seattle City Light
Avery Kanode is a Energy Management Analyst at Seattle City Light. 2024 total compensation came to $130,312.