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
Justin Dong works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Justin earned $156,325 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alexander Sun is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,317.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Donald Cameron Jr is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,296.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Steven Perez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,245.
Driller/Public Works Department
Derek Garcia Melchor is a Driller at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,243.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Violeta Roldan holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,199.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Cruz serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,185.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Magdeline Hutton serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,174.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nathan Gima serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,170.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Hugo Tejeda Jr works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Hugo earned $156,169 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Timothy Finn works as a Road Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Timothy earned $156,140 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kimberly Duran is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $156,126.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Jose Garcia works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Jose earned $156,070 in 2025.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Steven Cuevas serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,051.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Yvette Gutierrez works as a Senior Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Yvette earned $155,993 in 2025.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Mark Rush is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,982.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maurice Chau serves as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,948.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Beteana Leyretana works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Beteana earned $155,947 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Rosa Cruz is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,913.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Amy Grimm serves as a Staff Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,906.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Berdj Mirakian holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,901.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
Donald Wong is a Program Manager II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,893.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Sylvia Arechiga holds the role of Staff Assistant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,869.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Emmanuel Aguilar is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,846.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Daniel Keyribaryan is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,804.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Danna Shelleh is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,757.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Janet Ye serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,733.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Geraldine Hernandez holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,711.
Transportation and Services Supervisor/Public Works Department
Alberto Hernandez is a Transportation and Services Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,707.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brandon Calderon serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,644.
Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Wanda Davis is a Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,620.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Charles Hamlin works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Charles earned $155,608 in 2025.
Landscape Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Patricio Co holds the role of Landscape Contract Monitor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,604.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Astkhik Minasyan serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,586.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Jesus Salinas is a Cement & Concrete Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,547.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Eva Rosales works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Eva earned $155,543 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Matthew Mavrosakis holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,467.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Brendan Ryan is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,437.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Sang Lim holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,400.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jessica Kanarek works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Jessica earned $155,317 in 2025.