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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Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Daniel Fernandez is a Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,110.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Luis Franco is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $126,049.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tiffany Tao serves as a Accounting Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,017.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Robert Pike is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,972.
Photographer II/Public Works Department
Christian Garcia works as a Photographer II for Public Works Department. Christian earned $125,950 in 2025.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Herminio Villagran works as a Power Sweeper Operator for Public Works Department. Herminio earned $125,925 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Daniel Ibarra serves as a Civil Engineering Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,882.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Steve Ortiz serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,835.
Information Technology Aide/Public Works Department
Bryan Arechiga holds the role of Information Technology Aide at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,829.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cody Nelson serves as a Water Service Helper II. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,776.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
John Montoya is a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,767.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Moreno serves as a Water Service Helper II. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,725.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Rosa Hernandez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,688.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Gabriel Guajardo works as a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Gabriel earned $125,640 in 2025.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Adrian Martinez works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Adrian earned $125,632 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Miguel Lugo-Sandoval serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,618.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Blanca Flores-Ramirez serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,605.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
Andres Baron works as a Water Service Helper II for Public Works Department. Andres earned $125,570 in 2025.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Yetaryan works as a Management Assistant for Public Works Department. Elizabeth earned $125,562 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jasmine Rodriguez serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,496.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Anna Lopez holds the role of Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,494.
Welder-Fitter/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brenda Baty serves as a Welder-Fitter. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,486.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Itzel Thomas Sanchez holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,417.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Brandon Burgener works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Brandon earned $125,411 in 2025.
Management Fellow/Public Works Department
Arturo Munoz works as a Management Fellow for Public Works Department. Arturo earned $125,397 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Yasmin Fathalla serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,395.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Justine Perez is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,361.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Wendy Bugarin is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,344.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Teresa Salazar serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,325.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Kenneth Kith is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,194.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Emilia Chlebek works as a Financial Specialist III for Public Works Department. Emilia earned $125,152 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alejandro Marquez serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,106.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Melissa Mui serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,068.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ryan Kiefer is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,062.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Tenasha Bennett holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,003.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Gonzalo Narez Madrigal holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,786.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jonathon Ghelfi is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $124,762.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marlon Baker serves as a Management Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,755.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Leslie Martinez Hernandez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $124,743.
Traffic Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mark Muncie serves as a Traffic Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,734.