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Los Angeles County / Public Works Department / Principal Engineer

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Principal Engineer

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

45 employees hold this title in Public Works Department. Median total compensation for the role is $319,087, above the department median of $147,401.

Employees
45
Total payroll
$14.2M
Role median
$319,087
Agency median
$147,401
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$227,375$348,755+

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How total compensation varies among the 45 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Los Angeles County

Principal Engineer is held in 2 Los Angeles County departments. In Public Works Department, the median of $319,087 ranks #1 of 2.

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Median total compensation for the Principal Engineer role in other Los Angeles Countydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Principal Engineer beyond Los Angeles County

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Los Angeles County, the median of $318,538 ranks #1 of 4. See Principal Engineer across all of Los Angeles County

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Median total compensation for comparable Principal Engineerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Iraj Nasseri

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$409,049
Base pay
$171,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$132,007
Benefits
$105,965
Total compensation
$409,049

Iraj Nasseri works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Iraj earned $409,049 in 2025.

Brian Smith

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$340,533
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,224
Benefits
$107,793
Total compensation
$340,533

Brian Smith is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $340,533.

Ramy Gindi

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$336,621
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,162
Benefits
$111,943
Total compensation
$336,621

Ramy Gindi is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $336,621.

Fady Khalil

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$332,744
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,051
Benefits
$114,177
Total compensation
$332,744

At Public Works Department, Fady Khalil serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $332,744.

Yoshiya Morisaku

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$330,577
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,825
Benefits
$123,236
Total compensation
$330,577

Yoshiya Morisaku is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $330,577.

Hu Yi

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$328,167
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,214
Benefits
$107,437
Total compensation
$328,167

Hu Yi works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Hu earned $328,167 in 2025.

Ruben Amezcua

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$328,124
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,831
Benefits
$109,777
Total compensation
$328,124

Ruben Amezcua is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328,124.

Keegan Fahey

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$328,117
Base pay
$204,831
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,631
Benefits
$98,655
Total compensation
$328,117

Keegan Fahey works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Keegan earned $328,117 in 2025.

Richard Gomez

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$327,381
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,226
Benefits
$109,639
Total compensation
$327,381

Richard Gomez works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Richard earned $327,381 in 2025.

Matthew Dubiel

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$327,174
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,302
Benefits
$119,356
Total compensation
$327,174

Matthew Dubiel works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Matthew earned $327,174 in 2025.

Joshua Svensson

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$327,158
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,068
Benefits
$113,574
Total compensation
$327,158

At Public Works Department, Joshua Svensson serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $327,158.

Nandini Moran

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$326,174
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,873
Benefits
$105,785
Total compensation
$326,174

Nandini Moran works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Nandini earned $326,174 in 2025.

Khaled Alqam

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$326,102
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,551
Benefits
$105,035
Total compensation
$326,102

Khaled Alqam is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $326,102.

Ron Matsuoka

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$325,589
Base pay
$194,862
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,408
Benefits
$112,319
Total compensation
$325,589

Ron Matsuoka works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Ron earned $325,589 in 2025.

Lee Alexanderson

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$324,930
Base pay
$194,862
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,391
Benefits
$112,677
Total compensation
$324,930

Lee Alexanderson is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $324,930.

Kristin Norman

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$324,754
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,914
Benefits
$110,324
Total compensation
$324,754

At Public Works Department, Kristin Norman serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $324,754.

Lukas Bradley

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$323,638
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,919
Benefits
$112,203
Total compensation
$323,638

Lukas Bradley holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $323,638.

Steve Hennessee

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$322,913
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,762
Benefits
$93,635
Total compensation
$322,913

Steve Hennessee is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $322,913.

Alexander Villarama

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$322,348
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,027
Benefits
$99,805
Total compensation
$322,348

Alexander Villarama works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Alexander earned $322,348 in 2025.

Samer Assoum

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$321,369
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,627
Benefits
$101,226
Total compensation
$321,369

Samer Assoum holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $321,369.

Christopher Sheppard

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$320,374
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,809
Benefits
$103,049
Total compensation
$320,374

Christopher Sheppard works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $320,374 in 2025.

Mario Rodriguez Jr

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$319,917
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,577
Benefits
$100,824
Total compensation
$319,917

At Public Works Department, Mario Rodriguez Jr serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $319,917.

James Chon

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$319,087
Base pay
$202,186
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,359
Benefits
$81,542
Total compensation
$319,087

James Chon holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $319,087.

Laren Bunker

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$317,988
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,723
Benefits
$83,749
Total compensation
$317,988

Laren Bunker holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $317,988.

Patrick Holland

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$316,967
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,359
Benefits
$105,092
Total compensation
$316,967

Patrick Holland works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Patrick earned $316,967 in 2025.

Hannah Dewey

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$316,049
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,061
Benefits
$101,472
Total compensation
$316,049

Hannah Dewey is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $316,049.

Gilberto Garcia

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$315,447
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,783
Benefits
$88,148
Total compensation
$315,447

Gilberto Garcia holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $315,447.

Andrew Ross

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$314,747
Base pay
$185,290
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,858
Benefits
$113,599
Total compensation
$314,747

Andrew Ross is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,747.

Jalaine Verdiner

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$314,379
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,959
Benefits
$96,904
Total compensation
$314,379

Jalaine Verdiner works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Jalaine earned $314,379 in 2025.

Genevieve Osmena

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$313,972
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,034
Benefits
$89,422
Total compensation
$313,972

Genevieve Osmena holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,972.

Sami Kabar

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$313,219
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,364
Benefits
$95,339
Total compensation
$313,219

Sami Kabar is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $313,219.

Dominic Osmena

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$313,202
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,864
Benefits
$96,822
Total compensation
$313,202

Dominic Osmena works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Dominic earned $313,202 in 2025.

Christine Quirk

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$312,742
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,964
Benefits
$81,262
Total compensation
$312,742

Christine Quirk is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $312,742.

Alma Quintana

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$310,069
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,543
Benefits
$82,010
Total compensation
$310,069

Alma Quintana works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Alma earned $310,069 in 2025.

Jessica Bunker

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$308,090
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,244
Benefits
$81,330
Total compensation
$308,090

Jessica Bunker is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $308,090.

David Chan

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$307,485
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,306
Benefits
$77,663
Total compensation
$307,485

David Chan works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. David earned $307,485 in 2025.

Richard Sun

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$303,436
Base pay
$183,379
Overtime
$12,490
Other pay
$18,041
Benefits
$89,526
Total compensation
$303,436

At Public Works Department, Richard Sun serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $303,436.

Scott Gregowske

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$301,603
Base pay
$183,379
Overtime
$18,004
Other pay
$10,425
Benefits
$89,795
Total compensation
$301,603

Scott Gregowske holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $301,603.

Julian Garcia

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$291,889
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,627
Benefits
$63,746
Total compensation
$291,889

Julian Garcia is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $291,889.

Clark Ajwani

Principal Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$287,401
Base pay
$183,379
Overtime
$11,438
Other pay
$6,549
Benefits
$86,035
Total compensation
$287,401

Clark Ajwani works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Clark earned $287,401 in 2025.