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 Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Omar Ahmed serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,431.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Elecia Morris serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,422.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alexander Castro is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $159,317.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Armond Simonian works as a Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Armond earned $159,299 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Dennis Lee holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,281.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Jennell Hluz holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,257.
Assistant Automotive Eqpt Coordinator/Public Works Department
Martin Blanco holds the role of Assistant Automotive Eqpt Coordinator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,246.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jared Abegg holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,106.
Power Equipment Technician Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eric Avalos serves as a Power Equipment Technician Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,083.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Gaiane Pogosian works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Gaiane earned $159,080 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Richard Maldonado works as a Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Richard earned $159,056 in 2025.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Nathan Bacon holds the role of Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,026.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Roberto Figueroa works as a Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Roberto earned $158,999 in 2025.
Supervisor, Material & Supply Operations/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Robert Mancillas serves as a Supervisor, Material & Supply Operations. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,795.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Juan Gil serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,766.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
John Polanco is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,731.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Margarit Movsesian is a Program Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,724.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Salim Qafaiti is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,686.
Electrician/Public Works Department
Luis Aguayo holds the role of Electrician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,654.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Scott Cameron works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Scott earned $158,642 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Hailley Ndubizu holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,625.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jorge Jaramillo is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,558.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Michael Sanchez holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,555.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Melina Harteni holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,525.
Power Equipment Technician Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Lin works as a Power Equipment Technician Supervisor for Public Works Department. Jeffrey earned $158,486 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Ellen Yu is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,480.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Giancarlo Sergi works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Giancarlo earned $158,450 in 2025.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Ranbir Dhillon is a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,443.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Raffi Sahakian is a Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,377.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Christopher Rissling holds the role of Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,372.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Brian Garcia works as a Power Sweeper Operator for Public Works Department. Brian earned $158,369 in 2025.
Survey Technician II/Public Works Department
Mark Carlos is a Survey Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,315.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rodney Nungaray serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,303.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Armando Martinez is a Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,211.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Works Department
Maria Herrera works as a IT Technical Support Analyst II for Public Works Department. Maria earned $158,208 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Israel Fregoso serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,143.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Neil Richardson holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,088.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Cesar Garcia holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,933.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ryan Hiney holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,923.
Management Secretary III/Public Works Department
Denise Mitchell works as a Management Secretary III for Public Works Department. Denise earned $157,899 in 2025.