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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Assistant Instrument Technician/Public Works Department
Roberto Banuelos is a Assistant Instrument Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,910.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Thien Nguyen works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Thien earned $147,901 in 2025.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Linda Ayers holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,896.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gilbert Ulloa Jr serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,819.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Chuck Hidalgo serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,791.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Danya Shelleh works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Danya earned $147,783 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Isaac Carrera is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,734.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Ernie Betancourt is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,695.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Ernest Hernandez holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,643.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Jesselee Arevalo holds the role of Dam Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,640.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Rico Nunley works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Rico earned $147,523 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Phuong Le holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,518.
Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ismael Lopez works as a Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Ismael earned $147,445 in 2025.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Julie Phan holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,414.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alec Thompson holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,387.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Ryan Pearsall holds the role of Management Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,372.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Kenny Lam is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,346.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Andrew Tang works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Andrew earned $147,341 in 2025.
Head Graphic Artist/Public Works Department
Joseph Alford is a Head Graphic Artist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,274.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Robert Vermette Iii holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,261.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Louis Darbeau holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,232.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Katherine Hernandez serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,183.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Ehsan Hassabelrasoul holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,180.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Megha Patel works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Megha earned $147,170 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marc Ruiz serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,119.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Donnell Allen serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,088.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Jose Aguilar is a Assistant Dam Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,085.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Herbert Romero works as a Dam Operator for Public Works Department. Herbert earned $146,950 in 2025.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
John Cheng is a Accountant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,912.
Millwright/Public Works Department
James Thompson works as a Millwright for Public Works Department. James earned $146,836 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Matthew Goode holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,828.
Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Jeremy Morales is a Environmental Engineering Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,765.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Christian Calzada holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,755.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Sarah Lee is a Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,699.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brendan Miller serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,669.
Photographer, Bos/Public Works Department
Henry Salazar is a Photographer, Bos at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,608.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Siu Yeung serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,597.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Karen Castro Sanchez works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Karen earned $146,590 in 2025.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Public Works Department
Kayla Hardy works as a Departmental Civil Service Representative for Public Works Department. Kayla earned $146,583 in 2025.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Anthony Bedolla is a Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,532.