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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Real Property Agent II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mekdes Taye serves as a Real Property Agent II. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,448.
Transit Analyst/Public Works Department
Yvonne Guillen holds the role of Transit Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,418.
Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Regina Ortega is a Management Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $163,349.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mahbub Morshed serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,347.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Quincy Jackson serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,282.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Yadira Luna holds the role of Management Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,205.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Daniel Truong is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $163,171.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Mary Perez holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,123.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Abel Laguna Jr is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $163,097.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Adriana Ornelas holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,093.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Ramon Herman Iii holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,968.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Arsen Sarkisyan works as a Financial Specialist II for Public Works Department. Arsen earned $162,960 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Willa Zheng holds the role of Management Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,938.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Elisa Lim holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,922.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Sidra Gardezi holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,849.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Emilio Nieves-Ordonez serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,847.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Jimmy Dollison works as a Power Sweeper Operator for Public Works Department. Jimmy earned $162,826 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Sivteang Heng is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $162,806.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Angela Borden holds the role of Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,793.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
Jonathan Smith works as a Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $162,790 in 2025.
Supervising Cadastral Engineer I/Public Works Department
John Burgess is a Supervising Cadastral Engineer I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $162,710.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kevin Gross serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,550.
Stationary Engineer II/Public Works Department
Michael Bennett works as a Stationary Engineer II for Public Works Department. Michael earned $162,543 in 2025.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Michael Perez works as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor for Public Works Department. Michael earned $162,466 in 2025.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Mateo Gamino works as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Mateo earned $162,399 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Robert Gresham is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $162,369.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Anthony Moncayo holds the role of Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,367.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Ramos serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,331.
Senior Network Systems Administrator/Public Works Department
Peter Lieu works as a Senior Network Systems Administrator for Public Works Department. Peter earned $162,299 in 2025.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Zhong Hu works as a Financial Specialist II for Public Works Department. Zhong earned $162,256 in 2025.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Samantha Collette works as a Senior Environmental Programs Inspector for Public Works Department. Samantha earned $162,230 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
John Ramirez is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $162,196.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jason Jade Pepito serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,160.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Anthony Vidal works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $162,156 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Sigfredo Alvarez Jr is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $162,104.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Zahra Karimy is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $162,062.
Principal Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Donald Wilson works as a Principal Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Donald earned $162,061 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Marian Tadrous is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $162,048.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Juan Rodarte holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,975.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eddie Ly serves as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,968.