Los Angeles County / Public Works Department
Agency file
The Public Works Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 4,056 employees with median total compensation of $147,401; the highest distinct record was $746,657.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,056 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($147,401) — 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 $237,419 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $62,778. 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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Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Gustavo Aguirre Fonseca works as a Helper,Electrical for Public Works Department. Gustavo earned $105,634 in 2025.
Safety Inspector/Public Works Department
Halima Syeed works as a Safety Inspector for Public Works Department. Halima earned $105,623 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eric Galeana serves as a Administrative Services Manager II. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,559.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Daniel Rodriguez is a Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $105,536.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Oscar Salazar serves as a Airport Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,485.
Payroll Clerk I/Public Works Department
Weizhi Qu holds the role of Payroll Clerk I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,482.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Martha Perez works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Martha earned $105,476 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jesus Angel Ramirez is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $105,309.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Public Works Department
Wilson Chu works as a Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter for Public Works Department. Wilson earned $105,211 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Maira Barrera holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,171.
Engineering Geologist/Public Works Department
Pierre Romo is a Engineering Geologist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $105,165.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Denise Guzman is a Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $105,143.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Lijing Sun holds the role of Secretary II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,106.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Works Department
Maria Gomez is a Administrative Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,996.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Roza Melkonyan holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,831.
Warehouse Worker II/Public Works Department
Brandon Batiste holds the role of Warehouse Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,815.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Souneric Soar is a Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,783.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Tomy Garcia holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,704.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Robert Arriola Iii holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,630.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anahid Manssourian serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,615.
Senior Traffic Checker/Public Works Department
Allister Mc Donald works as a Senior Traffic Checker for Public Works Department. Allister earned $104,595 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Adan Amezquita serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,581.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Miguel Galindo works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Miguel earned $104,508 in 2025.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Justin Luzzi is a Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,473.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Arthur Lopez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Arthur earned $104,443 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Higuera is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,442.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
John Fernandez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. John earned $104,440 in 2025.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Juan Felix Terrazas serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,426.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Victor Rojas is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,408.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Amanda Lee holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,378.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Franco Ferreras serves as a Airport Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,302.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Arsiney Avanesian holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,301.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Latoya Hampton holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,297.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Yesenia Villanueva holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,291.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Daniel Rojas is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,284.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jay North Jr holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,252.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Therese Allensworth serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,243.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Scott Dillon works as a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate for Public Works Department. Scott earned $104,203 in 2025.
Inventory Control Assistant I/Public Works Department
Jae Hyeon Kim is a Inventory Control Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $104,202.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jonathan Portillo holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,188.