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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Management Specialist II, Public Works/Public Works Department
La Salle Duong is a Management Specialist II, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $226,527.
Accounting Officer III/Public Works Department
Xiaoying Lu works as a Accounting Officer III for Public Works Department. Xiaoying earned $226,479 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Caleb Downs serves as a Electro-Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $226,350.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Nora Villafana holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,139.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jared Kim works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Jared earned $225,725 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Jose Montiel holds the role of Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,716.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Nargiss Majrooh is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $225,679.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joshua Lugavere serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,619.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Luis Perez is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $225,580.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Tung Vu is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $225,574.
Geographic Information Systems Manager I/Public Works Department
Norman Wong works as a Geographic Information Systems Manager I for Public Works Department. Norman earned $225,556 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sergio Barboza serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,494.
Regional Sewer Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Paul Bradford works as a Regional Sewer Maintenance Superintendent for Public Works Department. Paul earned $224,640 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Travis Wylde works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Travis earned $224,619 in 2025.