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
Highest-paid first / page 15
Capital Projects Coordinator/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Halley Glover serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,053.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
Jacob Oberlander holds the role of Environmental Analyst,Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,032.
Environmental Analyst,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Rosemary Propst serves as a Environmental Analyst,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,032.
Economist,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Kelsey Quinn serves as a Economist,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,032.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
Adam Bernstein is a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $135,886.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
Mark Devos works as a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior for Seattle Public Utilities. Mark earned $135,886 in 2024.
Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
Jason Graham is a Civil Engineering Specialist,Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $135,886.
Information Technology Professional C Bu/Seattle Public Utilities
Merlyn Hetland works as a Information Technology Professional C Bu for Seattle Public Utilities. Merlyn earned $135,720 in 2024.
Information Technology Professional C Bu/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Kevin Kolowsky serves as a Information Technology Professional C Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,720.
Strategic Advisor 1, Exempt L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities
Tammara Mccarty works as a Strategic Advisor 1, Exempt L21 Spu for Seattle Public Utilities. Tammara earned $135,200 in 2024.
Strategic Advisor 1, Utilities L21 Spu/Seattle Public Utilities
Tonja Gilbert holds the role of Strategic Advisor 1, Utilities L21 Spu at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,888.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Maija Griffioen serves as a Civil Engineer,Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,638.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Public Utilities
May Thiri Kyaw works as a Civil Engineer,Associate for Seattle Public Utilities. May earned $134,638 in 2024.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Public Utilities
Andrew Metternich-Fields holds the role of Civil Engineer,Associate at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,638.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Kathryne Tetreault serves as a Civil Engineer,Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,638.
Civil Engineer,Associate/Seattle Public Utilities
Amanda Thompson works as a Civil Engineer,Associate for Seattle Public Utilities. Amanda earned $134,638 in 2024.
Civil Engineer,Assistant III/Seattle Public Utilities
Manpreet Bhandal holds the role of Civil Engineer,Assistant III at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,931.
Pump Station Electrical Technician,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Mitchell Carter serves as a Pump Station Electrical Technician,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,827.
Site Development Inspector/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Todd Meadows serves as a Site Development Inspector. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,744.
Site Development Inspector/Seattle Public Utilities
Yung Potts holds the role of Site Development Inspector at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,744.
Site Development Inspector/Seattle Public Utilities
Douglas Thresher works as a Site Development Inspector for Seattle Public Utilities. Douglas earned $133,744 in 2024.
Labor Relations Coordinator/Seattle Public Utilities
David Salmeron is a Labor Relations Coordinator at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $133,640.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
Darrin Brown is a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $133,474.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
Kathleen Johnston works as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior for Seattle Public Utilities. Kathleen earned $133,474 in 2024.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
Jiaxuan Li is a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $133,474.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Maryam Movahedinia serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,474.
Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Kathryn Winegarden serves as a Capital Projects Coordinator,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,474.
Solid Waste Field Representative Supervisor/Seattle Public Utilities
Alexander Tonel is a Solid Waste Field Representative Supervisor at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $133,266.
Real Property Agent Senior/Seattle Public Utilities
Leanalynn Aguila holds the role of Real Property Agent Senior at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,078.
Station Maintenance Machinist Crew Chief/Seattle Public Utilities
Justin Howard is a Station Maintenance Machinist Crew Chief at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $132,454.
Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II/Seattle Public Utilities
Darin Bailes holds the role of Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,038.
Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II/Seattle Public Utilities
Ryan Brown works as a Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II for Seattle Public Utilities. Ryan earned $132,038 in 2024.
Transmission Crew Chief-Wdm II/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Roger Cox serves as a Transmission Crew Chief-Wdm II. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,038.
Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II/Seattle Public Utilities
Oscar Del Pozo is a Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $132,038.
Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II/Seattle Public Utilities
Thomas Eriksen holds the role of Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II at Seattle Public Utilities. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,038.
Transmission Crew Chief-Wdm II/Seattle Public Utilities
Michael Freeman works as a Transmission Crew Chief-Wdm II for Seattle Public Utilities. Michael earned $132,038 in 2024.
Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II/Seattle Public Utilities
Summer Hepburn is a Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $132,038.
Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II/Seattle Public Utilities
Johnnie Heredia is a Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II at Seattle Public Utilities. 2024 total compensation came to $132,038.
Transmission Crew Chief-Wdm II/Seattle Public Utilities
Brooke Pennock works as a Transmission Crew Chief-Wdm II for Seattle Public Utilities. Brooke earned $132,038 in 2024.
Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II/Seattle Public Utilities
At Seattle Public Utilities, Viniseni Teulilo serves as a Water Pipe Crew Chief-Wdm II. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,038.