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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Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Andrew Hernandez Iv works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Andrew earned $129,914 in 2025.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Tracy Pena works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Tracy earned $129,855 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Javier De Jesus Esparza Ruiz is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,853.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Charles White works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Charles earned $129,840 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Florence Estigoy holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,814.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Lauren Roide is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,704.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
Jose Reyes is a Water Service Helper II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,685.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cannin Joun serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,665.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Hueih Fen Huang works as a Accounting Technician II for Public Works Department. Hueih earned $129,644 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Gerardo Perez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,634.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Richard Saldana works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Richard earned $129,603 in 2025.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Arpa Vartanian works as a Accountant III for Public Works Department. Arpa earned $129,542 in 2025.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Linet Mirzakhani serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,467.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Sarmen Bajari is a Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,449.
Dispatcher II/Public Works Department
Weslyn Jacobs is a Dispatcher II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,439.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Benjamin Areyan works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Benjamin earned $129,411 in 2025.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, John Lovrensky serves as a Head Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,383.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Laura Gonzalez Urias serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,366.
Real Property Agent I/Public Works Department
Jeong Yean Cho holds the role of Real Property Agent I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,348.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Catalina Castro holds the role of Contract Monitor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,332.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Manolito Lasao holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,311.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Stephanie Martinez works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Stephanie earned $129,303 in 2025.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Public Works Department
Adam Portillo holds the role of Refrigeration Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,270.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Christopher Pena holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,264.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Fregoso serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,252.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Mandy Lang works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Mandy earned $129,249 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Diana Beltran holds the role of Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,177.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Sabrina Porchia works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Sabrina earned $129,170 in 2025.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Dany Martinez works as a Assistant Electro - Mechanic for Public Works Department. Dany earned $129,152 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Nancy Hernandez holds the role of Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,113.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Maricela Corlew is a Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,093.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ceasar Donato serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,091.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Tina Thompson works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Tina earned $129,056 in 2025.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Timoteo Hernandez Turcios works as a Assistant Dam Operator for Public Works Department. Timoteo earned $129,051 in 2025.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Steve Mendez serves as a Building Permit Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,007.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Octavio Gutierrez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,003.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cesar Rodriguez serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,994.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Lana Medina works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Lana earned $128,872 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Karen He works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. Karen earned $128,859 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cesar Leal serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,813.