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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Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Murillo serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $218,342.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Razmig Shamim serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $218,337.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Vache Garabedian holds the role of Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,284.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
David Pang holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,240.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Rafael Piamonte holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,187.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Thanhhy To holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,166.
Associate Mechanical Engineer/Public Works Department
Derek Chan is a Associate Mechanical Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $218,137.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Paul Boice is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $218,128.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Martha Sandoval works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Public Works Department. Martha earned $218,091 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Karen Mendez is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $217,812.
Financial Specialist IV/Public Works Department
Chukuemeka Anopueme is a Financial Specialist IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $217,750.
Heavy Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Dusty Cariker works as a Heavy Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Dusty earned $217,748 in 2025.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Javier Martinez is a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $217,717.
Electrician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Fred Ceja serves as a Electrician Working Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $217,692.
Supervisor,Contract Construction/Public Works Department
Rennan Orozco works as a Supervisor,Contract Construction for Public Works Department. Rennan earned $217,660 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ryan Ortiz works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Ryan earned $217,618 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Brett Logan holds the role of Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $217,402.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nandi Tang serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $217,394.
Information Systems Analyst II/Public Works Department
Nabeel Zehlif works as a Information Systems Analyst II for Public Works Department. Nabeel earned $216,949 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Christopher Palm works as a Road Maintenance Superintendent for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $216,883 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Michael Harmon is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $216,679.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Samson Tep holds the role of Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $216,642.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jorge Fernandez serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $216,521.
Transit Program Specialist/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Frederick Wong serves as a Transit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $216,512.
Supervisor,Contract Construction/Public Works Department
Victor Bermudez is a Supervisor,Contract Construction at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $216,451.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Gino Gloriani is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $216,398.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Nayiri Vartanian works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Nayiri earned $216,211 in 2025.
Transit Program Specialist/Public Works Department
Sandra Perez is a Transit Program Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $216,193.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Veronica Mardis-Patel is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $216,167.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Elisa Renteria serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $216,084.
Management Specialist I, Public Works/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carla Canales serves as a Management Specialist I, Public Works. Their 2025 pay totaled $216,049.
Investigator II/Public Works Department
Melissa Lara holds the role of Investigator II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,922.
Financial Specialist IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Zoe Zeng serves as a Financial Specialist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $215,814.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Maurice Blackwell holds the role of Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,786.
Information Technology Technician Support Supervisor/Public Works Department
Richard Leon holds the role of Information Technology Technician Support Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,737.
Management Specialist I, Public Works/Public Works Department
Arienne Telias holds the role of Management Specialist I, Public Works at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,618.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Aaron Chiang holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,450.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Raymond Fraser holds the role of Head Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,119.
Survey Party Chief I/Public Works Department
Angel Silva is a Survey Party Chief I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $215,027.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Fred Gonzalez holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,980.