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Public Works Department

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$610.2M
Employees
4,056
Median total
$147,401
Highest record
$746,657

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$90,461 (60%)
  • Overtime$5,473 (4%)
  • Other$6,173 (4%)
  • Benefits$48,360 (32%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$62,778
$109,063
$147,401
$190,350
$237,419

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

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Melineh Aghakhabian

Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,663
Base pay
$87,713
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,431
Benefits
$37,519
Total compensation
$127,663

Melineh Aghakhabian is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,663.

Irene Maman

Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,632
Base pay
$70,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$52,281
Total compensation
$127,632

At Public Works Department, Irene Maman serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,632.

Antonio Pineda

Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,603
Base pay
$74,848
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$492
Benefits
$52,263
Total compensation
$127,603

At Public Works Department, Antonio Pineda serves as a Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,603.

Anthony Gonzales

Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,555
Base pay
$62,439
Overtime
$13,008
Other pay
$6,436
Benefits
$45,672
Total compensation
$127,555

Anthony Gonzales is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,555.

Patrick Bell

Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,541
Base pay
$65,946
Overtime
$6,773
Other pay
$7,156
Benefits
$47,666
Total compensation
$127,541

Patrick Bell works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Patrick earned $127,541 in 2025.

Kathy Hartwell

Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,512
Base pay
$74,337
Overtime
$846
Other pay
$5,480
Benefits
$46,849
Total compensation
$127,512

At Public Works Department, Kathy Hartwell serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,512.

Lyle Philip Serrano

Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,498
Base pay
$51,984
Overtime
$24,837
Other pay
$5,045
Benefits
$45,632
Total compensation
$127,498

Lyle Philip Serrano is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,498.

Michael Chavez

Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,404
Base pay
$72,307
Overtime
$13,224
Other pay
$6,642
Benefits
$35,231
Total compensation
$127,404

Michael Chavez is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,404.

David Palafox

Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,389
Base pay
$87,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,249
Benefits
$38,623
Total compensation
$127,389

David Palafox works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. David earned $127,389 in 2025.

Daniel Sanchez

Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,316
Base pay
$69,075
Overtime
$1,470
Other pay
$6,062
Benefits
$50,709
Total compensation
$127,316

Daniel Sanchez holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,316.

Daniel Bartolo

Carpenter, NC/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,286
Base pay
$84,437
Overtime
$23,648
Other pay
$17,382
Benefits
$1,819
Total compensation
$127,286

Daniel Bartolo works as a Carpenter, NC for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $127,286 in 2025.

Miguel Vallejo

Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,189
Base pay
$71,337
Overtime
$2,343
Other pay
$5,505
Benefits
$48,004
Total compensation
$127,189

Miguel Vallejo is a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127,189.

Marco Godinez

Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$127,110
Base pay
$77,200
Overtime
$4,321
Other pay
$8,251
Benefits
$37,338
Total compensation
$127,110

Marco Godinez works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Marco earned $127,110 in 2025.

Bryan Quinn

Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,961
Base pay
$64,070
Overtime
$5,994
Other pay
$5,571
Benefits
$51,326
Total compensation
$126,961

Bryan Quinn holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,961.

Omar Franquez

Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,953
Base pay
$59,975
Overtime
$12,283
Other pay
$6,559
Benefits
$48,136
Total compensation
$126,953

Omar Franquez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Omar earned $126,953 in 2025.

Walter Pena Jr

Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,938
Base pay
$67,972
Overtime
$1,862
Other pay
$6,276
Benefits
$50,828
Total compensation
$126,938

Walter Pena Jr is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,938.

Marie Garcia

Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,928
Base pay
$87,580
Overtime
$341
Other pay
$1,209
Benefits
$37,798
Total compensation
$126,928

At Public Works Department, Marie Garcia serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,928.

Patricia Ramirez

Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,898
Base pay
$88,722
Overtime
$393
Other pay
$1,123
Benefits
$36,660
Total compensation
$126,898

At Public Works Department, Patricia Ramirez serves as a Environmental Engineering Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,898.

Alexander Ramirez

Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,870
Base pay
$79,933
Overtime
$3,943
Other pay
$7,314
Benefits
$35,680
Total compensation
$126,870

Alexander Ramirez works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Alexander earned $126,870 in 2025.

Brian Freeman

Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,818
Base pay
$77,406
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$222
Benefits
$49,190
Total compensation
$126,818

Brian Freeman holds the role of Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,818.

Marc Lopez

Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,801
Base pay
$71,176
Overtime
$2,969
Other pay
$7,189
Benefits
$45,467
Total compensation
$126,801

Marc Lopez works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Marc earned $126,801 in 2025.

Timothy Lynch

Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,752
Base pay
$69,119
Overtime
$4,501
Other pay
$2,572
Benefits
$50,560
Total compensation
$126,752

At Public Works Department, Timothy Lynch serves as a Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,752.

Kelsi Mac Gregor

Program Manager I/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,726
Base pay
$71,713
Overtime
$2,549
Other pay
$6,526
Benefits
$45,938
Total compensation
$126,726

At Public Works Department, Kelsi Mac Gregor serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,726.

Lonnie Chung

Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,677
Base pay
$77,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,511
Benefits
$33,100
Total compensation
$126,677

At Public Works Department, Lonnie Chung serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,677.

Reyes Mendoza

Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,646
Base pay
$79,918
Overtime
$616
Other pay
$8,991
Benefits
$37,121
Total compensation
$126,646

At Public Works Department, Reyes Mendoza serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,646.

Victor Caceres

Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,624
Base pay
$71,176
Overtime
$427
Other pay
$6,694
Benefits
$48,327
Total compensation
$126,624

Victor Caceres is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,624.

Marcos Virgil

Warehouse Worker II/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,601
Base pay
$68,131
Overtime
$493
Other pay
$5,008
Benefits
$52,969
Total compensation
$126,601

Marcos Virgil holds the role of Warehouse Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,601.

Cynthia Joyce

Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,512
Base pay
$77,559
Overtime
$167
Other pay
$33
Benefits
$48,753
Total compensation
$126,512

Cynthia Joyce holds the role of Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,512.

Anthony Borzaga

Water Service Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,469
Base pay
$61,130
Overtime
$8,124
Other pay
$12,106
Benefits
$45,109
Total compensation
$126,469

Anthony Borzaga works as a Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $126,469 in 2025.

Diana Maldonado

Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,467
Base pay
$82,834
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,760
Benefits
$37,873
Total compensation
$126,467

Diana Maldonado is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,467.

Cheryl Wyche

Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,434
Base pay
$81,290
Overtime
$128
Other pay
$6,711
Benefits
$38,305
Total compensation
$126,434

Cheryl Wyche works as a Administrative Assistant II for Public Works Department. Cheryl earned $126,434 in 2025.

Rebecca Serrato

Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,327
Base pay
$77,559
Overtime
$56
Other pay
$2,139
Benefits
$46,573
Total compensation
$126,327

Rebecca Serrato is a Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,327.

Ezequiel Saucedo-Medrano

Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,297
Base pay
$75,231
Overtime
$4,069
Other pay
$1,217
Benefits
$45,780
Total compensation
$126,297

Ezequiel Saucedo-Medrano is a Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,297.

Devin Fernandez

Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,281
Base pay
$60,697
Overtime
$15,031
Other pay
$5,908
Benefits
$44,645
Total compensation
$126,281

Devin Fernandez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Devin earned $126,281 in 2025.

Elena Campos

Secretary IV/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,275
Base pay
$73,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,494
Benefits
$47,674
Total compensation
$126,275

At Public Works Department, Elena Campos serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,275.

Seda Isaian

Program Manager I/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,241
Base pay
$78,400
Overtime
$5,259
Other pay
$7,396
Benefits
$35,186
Total compensation
$126,241

Seda Isaian holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,241.

Ryan Gonzales

Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,220
Base pay
$63,732
Overtime
$3,711
Other pay
$8,818
Benefits
$49,959
Total compensation
$126,220

Ryan Gonzales is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,220.

Kyle Tang

Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,143
Base pay
$85,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$85
Benefits
$40,241
Total compensation
$126,143

Kyle Tang works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Kyle earned $126,143 in 2025.

Paul Maselbas

Assistant Deputy Director, Public Works/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,119
Base pay
$67,842
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,479
Benefits
$40,798
Total compensation
$126,119

At Public Works Department, Paul Maselbas serves as a Assistant Deputy Director, Public Works. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,119.

Angel Pulido Flores

Graphic Artist/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$126,116
Base pay
$69,687
Overtime
$1,307
Other pay
$5,793
Benefits
$49,329
Total compensation
$126,116

At Public Works Department, Angel Pulido Flores serves as a Graphic Artist. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,116.