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Philadelphia. Jobs in Philadelphia

As of November 12, 2026, City of Philadelphia has 62 open roles.

Headquartered in Philadelphia
62Open roles
4Posted in the last 7 days
$86kAverage listed base pay
$176kHighest listed base pay

About City of Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.

Founded in 1839 by Jodie Harris and William Penn.

Founded
1839
Employees
10,001+
Headquarters
Philadelphia
Hiring in
1 city

Leadership

The top of City of Philadelphia's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

JKPhoto of Jim Kenney

Jim Kenney

Mayor

114 reports

KBPhoto of Kevin J. Bethel

Kevin J. Bethel

Police Commissioner

44 reports

SSPhoto of Sheila Simmons

Sheila Simmons

Chief Of Communications And Strategies

26 reports

MNPhoto of Michael Newmuis

Michael Newmuis

Philadelphia 2026 Director

7 reports

CDPhoto of Camille Duchaussee

Camille Duchaussee

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

5 reports

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Seth Bluestein

City Commissioner

4 reports

OHPhoto of Octavia Howell

Octavia Howell

Executive Director, Philadelphia City Planning Commission

2 reports

SB

Shawn Berven

Judge Of Elections

1 report

JT

Jeffrey Thompson

Fire Commissioner

1 report

Open roles at City of Philadelphia 62

City of Philadelphia jobs: common questions

Is City of Philadelphia hiring right now?
Yes. City of Philadelphia has 62 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.
Where is City of Philadelphia hiring?
The most open roles are in Philadelphia (62).
How much does City of Philadelphia pay?
Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at City of Philadelphia is $86k a year, and the highest is $176k.
Where is City of Philadelphia headquartered?
City of Philadelphia is headquartered in Philadelphia and was founded in 1839.
Who leads City of Philadelphia?
Jim Kenney, Mayor, is at the top of City of Philadelphia's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at City of Philadelphia?
Pick a role on City of Philadelphia's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on City of Philadelphia's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.