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
Rigoberto Yescas works as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor for Public Works Department. Rigoberto earned $214,904 in 2025.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Works Department
Luis Ortiz works as a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst for Public Works Department. Luis earned $214,870 in 2025.
Financial Specialist IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ha Dang serves as a Financial Specialist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $214,854.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
John Saldana is a Cement & Concrete Finisher at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $214,837.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jimmy Chang holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,812.
Senior Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Andre Calderon holds the role of Senior Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,802.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Loydi Nguyen holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,793.
Management Specialist I, Public Works/Public Works Department
Terri Alex is a Management Specialist I, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $214,741.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Victor Landino serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $214,702.
Survey Party Chief I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maximiliano Torres serves as a Survey Party Chief I. Their 2025 pay totaled $214,527.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Cesar Martinez holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,518.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Luana Enriquez holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,469.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Luis Cuevas works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Luis earned $214,416 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Jose Gonzalez works as a Road Maintenance Superintendent for Public Works Department. Jose earned $214,317 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Milad Hashemi is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $214,286.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Nikko Pajarillaga holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,245.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Donna Tran holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,202.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jose Pou works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Jose earned $214,193 in 2025.
Bridge Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jose Cisneros is a Bridge Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $214,167.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jackie Ly holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,115.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jason Nai serves as a Senior Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,981.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mohammed Shamim holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $213,879.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kenneth Chow serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,828.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mahdi Mortazavi works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Mahdi earned $213,809 in 2025.
Driller/Public Works Department
Javier Leal works as a Driller for Public Works Department. Javier earned $213,554 in 2025.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Thao Le is a Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,528.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Peter Jo serves as a Capital Projects Manager, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,485.
Water Service Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Russell Mossberg Jr serves as a Water Service Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,452.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Rezwan Kabir is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,427.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Maria Lee is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,186.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Stacey Katsandonis works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Stacey earned $213,007 in 2025.
Electrician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
George Santillan Jr works as a Electrician Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. George earned $212,955 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Maira Martinez holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,927.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Yi Kim works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Yi earned $212,898 in 2025.
Survey Party Chief I/Public Works Department
Gregory Alvarado Jr holds the role of Survey Party Chief I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,868.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Cody Snider works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Cody earned $212,724 in 2025.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Kaony Huon is a Head Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,680.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Boon Kheng Wong holds the role of Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,467.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Josafat Flores holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,387.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jason Rietze is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,366.