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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Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Guthrie serves as a Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,039.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Sanchez Jr serves as a Senior Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,022.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriel Zavala Jr serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,972.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Adan Cano Jr holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,965.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Liang Weng works as a Senior Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Liang earned $160,794 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Mayra Fuentes works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Public Works Department. Mayra earned $160,639 in 2025.
Senior Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Menwa Keshishi works as a Senior Electrical Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Menwa earned $160,602 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Johnny Doan works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Johnny earned $160,586 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kim Yapp holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,582.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, April Angeles serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,567.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriel Carrera serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,522.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Richard Guzman is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,497.
Management Secretary III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sandra Torres serves as a Management Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,495.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Justin Dulay works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Justin earned $160,491 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Edward Mendoza is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,483.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Elizabeth Ton serves as a Senior Environmental Programs Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,449.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ryan Murillo holds the role of Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,432.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
William Liu is a Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,313.
Sewer Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Zion Sanchez works as a Sewer Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Zion earned $160,186 in 2025.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Timothy Wong serves as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,183.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Erick Flores works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Erick earned $160,167 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Michelle Chan is a Management Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,156.
Construction Inspector Aide/Public Works Department
Timothy Banuelos holds the role of Construction Inspector Aide at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,145.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brent Heying serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,082.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Ying Zhuang is a Accountant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,034.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Mariam Rizk is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,025.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Joseph Jones holds the role of Assistant Electro - Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,003.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Larry Dominguez serves as a Road Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,963.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Osvaldo Arana serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,937.
Title Examiner II/Public Works Department
Daniel Zarate is a Title Examiner II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,905.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Chase Chapman holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,847.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Michael Mcintyre works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Michael earned $159,784 in 2025.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Roberto Medina works as a Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Roberto earned $159,713 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Maria Meza works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. Maria earned $159,621 in 2025.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Maria Diaz-Castillo works as a Staff Assistant III for Public Works Department. Maria earned $159,612 in 2025.
Application Developer II/Public Works Department
Mana Vulchev works as a Application Developer II for Public Works Department. Mana earned $159,550 in 2025.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Flores serves as a Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,514.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Beverly Jones is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,513.
Staff Development Specialist/Public Works Department
Susan Curry is a Staff Development Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,501.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Alexander Haston holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,492.