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City of Seattle / Seattle Public Utilities

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Seattle Public Utilities

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

The Seattle Public Utilities operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2024, this agency had 1,590 employees with median total compensation of $114,795; the highest distinct record was $373,464.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$194.1M
Employees
1,590
Median total
$114,795
Highest record
$373,464

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 1,590 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($114,795) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$122,072 (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
$78,042
$92,602
$114,795
$147,430
$176,550

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $176,550 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $78,042. 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

Page 1

Chapin Pier

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$170,768
Base pay
$170,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,768
Hourly rate
$82

At Seattle Public Utilities, Chapin Pier serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,768.

Aurora Mendoza

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$170,498
Base pay
$170,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,498
Hourly rate
$82

Aurora Mendoza holds the role of Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,498.

James Mcnerney

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$170,435
Base pay
$170,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,435
Hourly rate
$82

James Mcnerney is a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $170,435.

Thorton Iron Lightning

Strategic Advisor 2, General Government L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$170,144
Base pay
$170,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,144
Hourly rate
$82

At Seattle Public Utilities, Thorton Iron Lightning serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,144.

Maryam Mason

Manager 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$170,144
Base pay
$170,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,144
Hourly rate
$82

Maryam Mason is a Manager 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $170,144.

Sherell Ehlers

Strategic Advisor 2, General Government L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$169,978
Base pay
$169,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,978
Hourly rate
$82

At Seattle Public Utilities, Sherell Ehlers serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,978.

Simeon Rhoden

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$169,749
Base pay
$169,749
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,749
Hourly rate
$82

Simeon Rhoden is a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $169,749.

Cristofer Horbelt

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$169,666
Base pay
$169,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,666
Hourly rate
$82

At Seattle Public Utilities, Cristofer Horbelt serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,666.

Christopher Sveda

Information Technology Professional B Bu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$169,624
Base pay
$169,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,624
Hourly rate
$82

At Seattle Public Utilities, Christopher Sveda serves as a Information Technology Professional B Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,624.

Erik Lust

Manager 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$169,582
Base pay
$169,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,582
Hourly rate
$82

Erik Lust holds the role of Manager 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,582.

Stella Torres

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$169,520
Base pay
$169,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,520
Hourly rate
$82

At Seattle Public Utilities, Stella Torres serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,520.

Kahreen Tebeau

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,896
Base pay
$168,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,896
Hourly rate
$81

Kahreen Tebeau holds the role of Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $168,896.

Julie Padilla

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,792
Base pay
$168,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,792
Hourly rate
$81

At Seattle Public Utilities, Julie Padilla serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $168,792.

Matthew Porter

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,792
Base pay
$168,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,792
Hourly rate
$81

At Seattle Public Utilities, Matthew Porter serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $168,792.

Steven Lockhart

Manager 3, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,730
Base pay
$168,730
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,730
Hourly rate
$81

Steven Lockhart works as a Manager 3, Utilities L21 Spu for Seattle Public Utilities. Steven earned $168,730 in 2024.

Albert Ponio

Information Technology Professional B Bu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,438
Base pay
$168,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,438
Hourly rate
$81

Albert Ponio is a Information Technology Professional B Bu at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $168,438.

Heather Walker-Taylor

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,397
Base pay
$168,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,397
Hourly rate
$81

Heather Walker-Taylor works as a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu for Seattle Public Utilities. Heather earned $168,397 in 2024.

Tammy Clausing

Manager 3, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,085
Base pay
$168,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,085
Hourly rate
$81

At Seattle Public Utilities, Tammy Clausing serves as a Manager 3, Utilities L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $168,085.

Julia Schwarz

Strategic Advisor 2, Engineering and Plans Review L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,085
Base pay
$168,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,085
Hourly rate
$81

At Seattle Public Utilities, Julia Schwarz serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Engineering and Plans Review L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $168,085.

Sierra Gawlowski

Civil Engineer,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,064
Base pay
$168,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,064
Hourly rate
$81

Sierra Gawlowski is a Civil Engineer,Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $168,064.

Kelly Castillo

Civil Engineer,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,064
Base pay
$168,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,064
Hourly rate
$81

At Seattle Public Utilities, Kelly Castillo serves as a Civil Engineer,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $168,064.

Edward Lombana Plazas

Civil Engineer,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,064
Base pay
$168,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,064
Hourly rate
$81

Edward Lombana Plazas works as a Civil Engineer,Senior for Seattle Public Utilities. Edward earned $168,064 in 2024.

Samantha Ocean

Civil Engineer,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,064
Base pay
$168,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,064
Hourly rate
$81

Samantha Ocean is a Civil Engineer,Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $168,064.

Avery Reger

Civil Engineer,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,064
Base pay
$168,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,064
Hourly rate
$81

Avery Reger is a Civil Engineer,Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $168,064.

Isabella Schwartz

Civil Engineer,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,064
Base pay
$168,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,064
Hourly rate
$81

Isabella Schwartz works as a Civil Engineer,Senior for Seattle Public Utilities. Isabella earned $168,064 in 2024.

Kyle Steen

Civil Engineer,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,064
Base pay
$168,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,064
Hourly rate
$81

Kyle Steen holds the role of Civil Engineer,Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $168,064.

Thomas Oh

Civil Engineer,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$168,064
Base pay
$168,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,064
Hourly rate
$81

Thomas Oh holds the role of Civil Engineer,Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $168,064.

Matthew Orr

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$167,939
Base pay
$167,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,939
Hourly rate
$81

Matthew Orr holds the role of Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,939.

Daniel Phillips

Information Technology Professional B Bu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$167,877
Base pay
$167,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,877
Hourly rate
$81

Daniel Phillips holds the role of Information Technology Professional B Bu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,877.

James Jacobson

Information Technology Professional A,Exempt/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$167,690
Base pay
$167,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,690
Hourly rate
$81

James Jacobson holds the role of Information Technology Professional A,Exempt at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,690.

Ryan Peterson

Manager 3, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$167,565
Base pay
$167,565
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,565
Hourly rate
$81

At Seattle Public Utilities, Ryan Peterson serves as a Manager 3, Utilities L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,565.

Pat Baldwin

Information Technology Professional B Bu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$167,024
Base pay
$167,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,024
Hourly rate
$80

Pat Baldwin holds the role of Information Technology Professional B Bu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,024.

Blaire Berry

Information Technology Professional B Bu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$166,754
Base pay
$166,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,754
Hourly rate
$80

Blaire Berry holds the role of Information Technology Professional B Bu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $166,754.

Patrick Manning

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$166,400
Base pay
$166,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,400
Hourly rate
$80

Patrick Manning holds the role of Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $166,400.

Sara Stanley

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$166,400
Base pay
$166,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,400
Hourly rate
$80

Sara Stanley holds the role of Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $166,400.

Joseph Lalley

Manager 2,Information Technology Bu-P/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$166,213
Base pay
$166,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,213
Hourly rate
$80

At Seattle Public Utilities, Joseph Lalley serves as a Manager 2,Information Technology Bu-P. Their 2024 pay totaled $166,213.

Curtis Bright Jr

Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$166,192
Base pay
$166,192
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,192
Hourly rate
$80

Curtis Bright Jr is a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $166,192.

Paige Igoe

Water Quality Engineer,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$165,942
Base pay
$165,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,942
Hourly rate
$80

At Seattle Public Utilities, Paige Igoe serves as a Water Quality Engineer,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,942.

Natasha Burns

HR Operations & Data Manager, 2/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$165,922
Base pay
$165,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,922
Hourly rate
$80

Natasha Burns is a HR Operations & Data Manager, 2 at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $165,922.

Michelle Lykstad

Manager 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities

2024 total comp
$165,922
Base pay
$165,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,922
Hourly rate
$80

At Seattle Public Utilities, Michelle Lykstad serves as a Manager 2, Utilities L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,922.