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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Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Robert Dominguez is a Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $181,957.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
Veronica Carrillo is a Program Manager II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $181,878.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Kevin Yu is a Senior Application Developer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $181,748.
Principal Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Fred Lai serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,575.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Daniel Gima is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $181,557.
Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Sandra Brenes works as a Management Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Sandra earned $181,546 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Joe Villagran works as a Electro-Mechanic for Public Works Department. Joe earned $181,452 in 2025.
Landscape Architect/Public Works Department
Gabriel Mason holds the role of Landscape Architect at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $181,344.
Electrician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Juan Lopez serves as a Electrician. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,295.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ruben Rosales serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,231.
Stationary Engineer II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Garcia serves as a Stationary Engineer II. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,183.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Benjamin Holley Jr is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $181,163.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Harpreet Sira is a Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $181,154.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Charlie Kattan is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $181,035.
Shop Superintendent, Public Works/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Javier Guerrero serves as a Shop Superintendent, Public Works. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,969.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Jacklyn Jorge holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,923.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mohammad Sassani serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,901.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Laura Rockett is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $180,836.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
Enrique Perales is a Cement & Concrete Finisher at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $180,836.
District Tree Superintendent/Public Works Department
Arthur Murphy is a District Tree Superintendent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $180,773.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Hatem Ben Miled holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,736.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Eduardo Ibasan works as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Eduardo earned $180,547 in 2025.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Janette Darbinyan holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,410.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Enrique Lozano serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,312.
Shop Superintendent, Public Works/Public Works Department
Alan Hosking works as a Shop Superintendent, Public Works for Public Works Department. Alan earned $180,285 in 2025.
Power Equipment Specification Writer/Public Works Department
Vanessa Morelli is a Power Equipment Specification Writer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $180,252.
Field Engineer/Public Works Department
Antonio Hernandez is a Field Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $180,249.
Information Systems Analyst II/Public Works Department
Edwin Truong holds the role of Information Systems Analyst II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,196.
Principal Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Peter Nardi works as a Principal Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Peter earned $180,168 in 2025.
Electrician/Public Works Department
Gregory Martin works as a Electrician for Public Works Department. Gregory earned $180,131 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Oswaldo Galicia serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,108.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Luis Garcia holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,089.
Hoist Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Howard Mcmillon Jr serves as a Hoist Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,021.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Oscar Gonzalez serves as a Survey Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,002.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Vinora Tjanaka holds the role of Senior Application Developer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,902.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anait Pogosyan serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,898.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Ronney Montoya holds the role of Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,867.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Erik Bautista works as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Erik earned $179,863 in 2025.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Veronica Kung-Lumibao holds the role of Financial Specialist II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,856.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Jorge Jaramillo is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $179,841.