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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Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Armando Villegas Jr is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $133,550.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Oscar Gallegos works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Oscar earned $133,513 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Jermaine Moncrief works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Jermaine earned $133,449 in 2025.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Deray Rogers serves as a Water Service Helper II. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,449.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Allen Ysaguirre works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Allen earned $133,408 in 2025.
Transportation Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jason Acosta serves as a Transportation Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,370.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Keith Hood serves as a Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,163.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Bryan Dover serves as a Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,985.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriel Ortiz serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,978.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Pina serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,884.
Application Developer I/Public Works Department
Soumya Row is a Application Developer I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $132,881.
Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Andrea Almaraz works as a Environmental Programs Inspector for Public Works Department. Andrea earned $132,855 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Karishma Bhambhani serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,805.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Eric Briones holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,758.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Javier Bobadilla serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,743.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Robert Ozman works as a Construction Superintendent for Public Works Department. Robert earned $132,730 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Frank Fernandez holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,615.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Allen Ma is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $132,590.
Senior Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brian Kang serves as a Senior Electrical Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,527.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriela Acosta serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,457.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Ray Evangelista is a Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $132,440.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
James Hinojos works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. James earned $132,347 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Henry Kong is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $132,250.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Susana Gonzalez is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $132,201.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Richard Gomez holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,194.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Somsakoun Sakounphong holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,164.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Mark Ghelfi is a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $132,089.
Painter/Public Works Department
Stephanie Arguelles is a Painter at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,938.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jerome Murray holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,936.
Assistant Transit Analyst, Public Works/Public Works Department
Peigi Chiao holds the role of Assistant Transit Analyst, Public Works at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,913.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jacqueline Stone works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Jacqueline earned $131,893 in 2025.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Sussanna Ally is a Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,886.
Public Information Specialist/Public Works Department
Lisette Guzman works as a Public Information Specialist for Public Works Department. Lisette earned $131,880 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kyle Montalvan is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,872.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Weilin Ni holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,844.
Painter/Public Works Department
Angel Olivas works as a Painter for Public Works Department. Angel earned $131,799 in 2025.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Manuel Gutierrez works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Manuel earned $131,704 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Starlisa Young holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,697.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jesus Guitron holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,637.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Namir Felix-Valencia serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,622.