City of Seattle / Seattle Public Utilities
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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
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Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities
Therese Ortega is a Strategic Advisor 2, Exempt L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $165,922.
Manager 2, Exempt - L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities
Ernest Stephens works as a Manager 2, Exempt - L21 Spu for Seattle Public Utilities. Ernest earned $165,922 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities
Shabnam Zand works as a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu for Seattle Public Utilities. Shabnam earned $165,610 in 2024.
Information Technology Professional B Bu/Seattle Public Utilities
Vallena Cliffton is a Information Technology Professional B Bu at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $165,568.
Information Technology Professional B Bu/Seattle Public Utilities
Johnathan Herndon is a Information Technology Professional B Bu at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $165,568.
Information Technology Professional B Bu/Seattle Public Utilities
Shelley Tran is a Information Technology Professional B Bu at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $165,568.
Strategic Advisor 2, Information Technology L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities
Shelley Grant works as a Strategic Advisor 2, Information Technology L21 Spu for Seattle Public Utilities. Shelley earned $165,485 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities
Helen Welborn holds the role of Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,422.
Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Christopher Raynham serves as a Strategic Advisor 2, Utilities L21 Spu. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,402.
Strategic Advisor 2, General Government L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities
Wayne Liou works as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government L21 Spu for Seattle Public Utilities. Wayne earned $165,069 in 2024.
Manager 2, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities
John Steies holds the role of Manager 2, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,902.