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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Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Ken Leung is a Senior Application Developer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $166,012.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Juan Guzman is a Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,976.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Ryan Beale is a Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,928.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Lusine Shrivastava is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,893.
Welder/Public Works Department
Jose Monroy Jr is a Welder at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,875.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Katonya Turner holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,786.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
Alexandro Cota works as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid for Public Works Department. Alexandro earned $165,741 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Joseph Hayworth is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,734.
Power Equipment Technician Supervisor/Public Works Department
Kevin Casas holds the role of Power Equipment Technician Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,703.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Heriberto Mejia works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Heriberto earned $165,703 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Bernie Rodriguez works as a Senior Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Bernie earned $165,665 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, William Myers serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,648.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Daniel Batarseh serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,599.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Matt Thomas serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,391.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Silvia Gonzalez De La Torre holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,381.
Administrative Analyst/Public Works Department
Melissa Kaplan works as a Administrative Analyst for Public Works Department. Melissa earned $165,354 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kenneth Olszowy serves as a Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,344.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
Oscar Arredondo is a Cement & Concrete Finisher at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,333.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Nicole Mercier holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,307.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Mia Thong holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,284.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Graciela Devis serves as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,273.
Water Service Supervisor/Public Works Department
Michael Mortell works as a Water Service Supervisor for Public Works Department. Michael earned $165,181 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Elvia Hernandez serves as a Administrative Assistant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,172.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Tiffany Lai holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,156.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Thu Trinh is a Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $165,073.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Jason Liang works as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Jason earned $165,047 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kristine Pepito serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,018.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Maryanne Matsuda is a Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,967.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Hector Chang holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,937.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Patricia Murillo works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. Patricia earned $164,877 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jean Carlo Palacios is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,851.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Bradley Tharp serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,817.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Edward Tovar Jr serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,810.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Melanie Theung Ing is a Accountant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $164,790.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Flavio Valencia works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Flavio earned $164,768 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hai Luong serves as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,639.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Leo Keshishian works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Leo earned $164,626 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Justin Mong serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,604.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Karen Khachatrian works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Public Works Department. Karen earned $164,568 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Jenny Chu holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,507.