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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Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Alvin Cruz works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Alvin earned $224,481 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Patrick Smith works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Patrick earned $224,345 in 2025.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joshua Uebersetzig serves as a Head Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,234.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Junyi Zhao works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Junyi earned $224,212 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Caleb Oakes works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Caleb earned $224,033 in 2025.
Supervisor,Contract Construction/Public Works Department
Wiggen Babakhanians holds the role of Supervisor,Contract Construction at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,991.
Information Technology Technician Support Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, James Amen serves as a Information Technology Technician Support Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,967.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Paul Choy works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Paul earned $223,867 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Brian Fung is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $223,826.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Aldo Torres holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,812.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joe Mike Bartolata serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,749.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eric Liu serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,579.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Thong Ngov serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,575.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Hector Sanchez holds the role of Construction Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,551.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mayra Cabrera works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Mayra earned $223,377 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mervin John Moulic works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Mervin earned $223,374 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Chien-Hao Chen works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Chien-Hao earned $223,368 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Justin Jones is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $223,363.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nikolas Vokhshoori serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,225.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Lisa Chen works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Lisa earned $223,159 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Timothy Jed De Jesus serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,145.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Lovie serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,050.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Phillip Benitez works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Phillip earned $222,784 in 2025.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Hanna Kang holds the role of Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,710.
Hd Departmental Civil Service Representative/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Raul Ibarra serves as a Hd Departmental Civil Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,660.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Benjamin Limosnero Iii holds the role of Construction Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,587.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Danny Slooten serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,576.
Chief, Industrial Waste Planning and Contr/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Elvira Delgadillo serves as a Chief, Industrial Waste Planning and Contr. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,463.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Bashar Subeh holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,313.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ruy Amezcua De Leon works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Ruy earned $222,158 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kevin Phan serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,070.
Senior Driller/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marcos Mendoza Jr serves as a Senior Driller. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,005.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andy Tran serves as a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $221,989.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Alberto Grajeda works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Alberto earned $221,909 in 2025.
Accounting Officer III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ellen Luu serves as a Accounting Officer III. Their 2025 pay totaled $221,842.
Associate Mechanical Engineer/Public Works Department
Ramy Eshak is a Associate Mechanical Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,825.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Harutyun Mesropyan holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,787.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Christian Alcazar is a Senior Application Developer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,668.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sandra Angeles serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $221,549.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kevin Woods works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Kevin earned $221,478 in 2025.