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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Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Garen Abrahamian serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,847.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Angel Sanchez serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,831.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
David Pardo works as a Construction Superintendent for Public Works Department. David earned $193,784 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
George Pasillas is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,753.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Edward Zargarian serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,682.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
Jennifer Jung holds the role of Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,642.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Vivian Hoang is a Program Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,567.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jaime Pinedo Gamboa is a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,502.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Joseph Parra is a Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,500.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Ibrahim holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,481.
Electrician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Varand Ghazarian is a Electrician Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,471.
Supervising Title Examiner II/Public Works Department
Robert Castillo holds the role of Supervising Title Examiner II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,459.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rochelle Wilson serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,438.
Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stephen Nicholson serves as a Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,431.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Fanny Wong is a Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,358.
Information Technology Manager I/Public Works Department
Minhhuan Trinh holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,357.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ramon Paz serves as a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,338.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Robert Holmes Jr works as a Senior Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Robert earned $193,298 in 2025.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Francisco Rico is a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,261.
Heavy Power Equipment Oiler/Public Works Department
Victor Zepeda is a Heavy Power Equipment Oiler at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,252.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Li Chen works as a Financial Specialist III for Public Works Department. Li earned $193,242 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marie Christine Wong serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,177.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kristopher Pequeno works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Kristopher earned $193,175 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Gilbert Ramirez is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,093.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
David Coscia is a Program Manager II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,059.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Antonio Garcia serves as a Road Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,024.
Survey Party Chief I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ernesto Rodriguez serves as a Survey Party Chief I. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,862.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christeana Ng serves as a Financial Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,859.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jenny Tang serves as a Financial Specialist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,852.
Sewer Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Francisco Arellano Jr serves as a Sewer Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,748.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Markos Daus works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Markos earned $192,714 in 2025.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Peyman Emam is a Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $192,630.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Arthur Price is a Senior Application Developer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $192,621.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Peter Nguyen is a Senior Application Developer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $192,607.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Austine Racelis is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $192,442.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Peter Chang works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Public Works Department. Peter earned $192,387 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jose Simental is a Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $192,343.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Matthew Luque holds the role of Senior Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $192,333.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Miguel Frias Rodriguez serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $192,328.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Works Department
Kenneth Bruce is a IT Technical Support Analyst II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $192,320.