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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Secretary II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Trena Porter serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,002.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Brooke Long works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Brooke earned $105,993 in 2025.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Julia Ciarfalia holds the role of Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,840.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eder Lopez Ramirez serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,798.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Robert Carrillo holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,768.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Vanessa Herrera is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $105,720.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Marcus Jacob Moulic is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $105,683.