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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Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Minh Thao Le works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Minh earned $172,694 in 2025.
Transit Analyst/Public Works Department
Jordan Catanese works as a Transit Analyst for Public Works Department. Jordan earned $172,645 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Phillip Gharibians-Tabrizi holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,588.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Martin Hernandez works as a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Martin earned $172,583 in 2025.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Public Works Department
Martin Alvarez works as a Refrigeration Mechanic for Public Works Department. Martin earned $172,566 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Eduarda Garcia holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,563.
Investigator I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carol Chaparro serves as a Investigator I. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,524.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Graciela Leriget serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,449.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Tasha Malalang works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Tasha earned $172,435 in 2025.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Luis Villa is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,397.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, James Harris Iii serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,325.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Nhan Nguyen is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,316.
Principal Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Miguel Navarro holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,238.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
James Kim holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,100.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Francisco Moreno Jr. is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,096.
Instrument Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Robert Fuentes serves as a Instrument Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,060.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Dennis Hughes is a Management Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,056.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Prabesh Sharma holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,946.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Manuel Torres Santoyo is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,928.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Martin Lemus holds the role of Construction Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,922.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Joseph Hall works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $171,895 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kelly Lopez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,884.
Digital Communications Systems Technician/Public Works Department
Matthew Commeville is a Digital Communications Systems Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,819.
Facility Manager, Public Works/Public Works Department
Vikki Valles is a Facility Manager, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,750.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Clement Khong works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Clement earned $171,643 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Samantha Miller holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,617.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Diego Salinas serves as a Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,575.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Amr Mabrouk is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,467.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Zhanxiong Lin works as a Financial Specialist III for Public Works Department. Zhanxiong earned $171,454 in 2025.
Compliance Auditor/Public Works Department
Jenny Ngu holds the role of Compliance Auditor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,440.
Principal Survey-Mapping Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Hernandez serves as a Principal Survey-Mapping Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,436.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Yola Wong K works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Yola earned $171,341 in 2025.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
Guillermo Ruiz works as a Cement & Concrete Finisher for Public Works Department. Guillermo earned $171,270 in 2025.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sherry Ramirez holds the role of Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,249.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Soledad Sinada is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,248.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Armando Escamilla serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,206.
Staff Development Specialist, P.W./Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Yvonne Roxanna Daniel serves as a Staff Development Specialist, P.W.. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,198.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Andrew Quintanilla is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,088.
Welder-Fitter/Public Works Department
Anthony Solis works as a Welder-Fitter for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $171,063 in 2025.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Jason Monod De Froideville holds the role of Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,015.