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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Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ryan Ong holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,350.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
David Evans works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. David earned $190,241 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jason Simmons is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $190,229.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Vanessa Hernandez holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,228.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ruben Ahumada works as a Road Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Ruben earned $190,169 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brian Le serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,126.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Leroy Duran Jr. works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Leroy earned $190,107 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Adrian Ortiz serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,103.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Van Huynh is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $190,095.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Santiago Vazquez serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,053.
Principal Survey-Mapping Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joaquin Cabrera serves as a Principal Survey-Mapping Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,048.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Erik Villa serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,948.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Aissa Carrillo works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Aissa earned $189,934 in 2025.
Shop Superintendent, Public Works/Public Works Department
Jaime Rodriguez is a Shop Superintendent, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,923.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Joseph Rojas holds the role of District Building & Safety Engineering Associate at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,915.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
David Pascoe works as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. David earned $189,831 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Theodore Swartz Ii is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,811.
Power Equipment Specification Writer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andres Navarro serves as a Power Equipment Specification Writer. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,790.
Supervising Cadastral Engineer I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Max Rodriguez serves as a Supervising Cadastral Engineer I. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,732.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Terence Ho works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Terence earned $189,709 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Nelson Perez is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,707.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Phillip Reyes works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Phillip earned $189,704 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stephanie Tong serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,689.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
Reynaldo Hernandez holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,659.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Antonio Grajeda works as a Senior Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Antonio earned $189,614 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Jose Ceniceros holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,571.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Thu Win holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,495.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, John Gorman serves as a Senior Environmental Programs Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,457.
Bridge Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jose Fidel Pinedo works as a Bridge Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Jose earned $189,407 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Rafael Ruiz works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Rafael earned $189,362 in 2025.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jose Birrueta is a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,324.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Aren Azizian serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,233.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Allen Xie serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,232.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Christian Ascencio is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,135.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jose Huaz Siam holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,110.
Power Equipment Specification Writer/Public Works Department
Frank Solano works as a Power Equipment Specification Writer for Public Works Department. Frank earned $189,101 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Thomas Malone is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,040.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Neil August Pagcaliwangan serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,939.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joseph Min serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,905.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Nallely Riley is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $188,888.