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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Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriel Camacho serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,617.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Susanna Gyurgchyan holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,520.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Anthony Guerrero is a Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,432.
Administrative Assistant I/Public Works Department
Whitney Rasich is a Administrative Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,340.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Ashleigh Soto holds the role of Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,307.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Susan Carmona works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Susan earned $114,294 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
William Potts Ii holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,288.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Glenn Timmons works as a Contract Monitor for Public Works Department. Glenn earned $114,218 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Arpi Mangasaryan is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,204.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
Brandon Davis is a Water Service Helper II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,134.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Kyle Ingram holds the role of Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,112.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Thomas Basford Jr is a Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $114,080.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Michael Watts is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $113,992.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Laterell Smith serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,903.
Account Clerk II/Public Works Department
Tao Nie holds the role of Account Clerk II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,865.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Tammy Truong is a Program Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $113,849.
Account Clerk II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Annette Rogers serves as a Account Clerk II. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,718.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Ruben Orozco Romero works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Ruben earned $113,692 in 2025.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Miriam Muller is a Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $113,665.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sandra Carrera serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,553.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vanessa Garcia serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,547.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Christian Cruz is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $113,545.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Christopher Bodden holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,416.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
City Harvey is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $113,326.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Erik Zelaya works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Erik earned $113,283 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Lourdes Plata is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $113,278.
Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Uriel Garcia serves as a Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,137.
Engineering Testing Aid III/Public Works Department
Christopher Cunningham is a Engineering Testing Aid III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $113,060.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Cesar Hernandez Saldana holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,047.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
Jeanie Williams holds the role of Procurement Assistant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,995.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Carlos Varela holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,881.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Christopher Buzo is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $112,804.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joseph Hui serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,784.
Information Systems Analyst II/Public Works Department
Faizan Zafar works as a Information Systems Analyst II for Public Works Department. Faizan earned $112,721 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Jason Jones works as a Administrative Assistant II for Public Works Department. Jason earned $112,720 in 2025.
Assistant Airport Manager/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Hernandez serves as a Assistant Airport Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,605.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Suzy Atajanyan is a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $112,559.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Adriana Cervantes serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,508.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Jose Palacios is a Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $112,360.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Michael Flores is a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $112,328.