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Public Works Department

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$610.2M
Employees
4,056
Median total
$147,401
Highest record
$746,657

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$90,461 (60%)
  • Overtime$5,473 (4%)
  • Other$6,173 (4%)
  • Benefits$48,360 (32%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$62,778
$109,063
$147,401
$190,350
$237,419

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Page 1

Marco Vargas Alejo

Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$26,345
Base pay
$13,964
Overtime
$4,185
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$3,196
Total compensation
$26,345

Marco Vargas Alejo holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,345.

Diana Urias

Student Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$26,119
Base pay
$19,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$1,123
Total compensation
$26,119

Diana Urias holds the role of Student Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,119.

Howard Funes

Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$26,114
Base pay
$19,772
Overtime
$2,677
Other pay
$299
Benefits
$3,366
Total compensation
$26,114

Howard Funes is a Helper,Electrical at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,114.

Armando Vargas

Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$26,038
Base pay
$17,210
Overtime
$2,708
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$1,120
Total compensation
$26,038

Armando Vargas is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,038.

Jonathan Muradyan

Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$25,795
Base pay
$19,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$1,109
Total compensation
$25,795

Jonathan Muradyan works as a Student Professional Worker I for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $25,795 in 2025.

Alfredo Beltran Ii

Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$25,465
Base pay
$0
Overtime
-$6
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$20,471
Total compensation
$25,465

At Public Works Department, Alfredo Beltran Ii serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,465.

Ronnie Devera

Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$25,190
Base pay
$25,022
Overtime
$169
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,190

Ronnie Devera works as a Senior Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Ronnie earned $25,190 in 2025.

Valeria Gonzalez

Student Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$25,071
Base pay
$23,766
Overtime
$115
Other pay
$115
Benefits
$1,075
Total compensation
$25,071

At Public Works Department, Valeria Gonzalez serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,071.

Yajleel Espinosa

Dispatcher I/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$25,041
Base pay
$14,538
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,221
Benefits
$5,282
Total compensation
$25,041

Yajleel Espinosa works as a Dispatcher I for Public Works Department. Yajleel earned $25,041 in 2025.

Richard Perez

Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$25,007
Base pay
$17,813
Overtime
$316
Other pay
$187
Benefits
$6,691
Total compensation
$25,007

Richard Perez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Richard earned $25,007 in 2025.

Moises Lopez

Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$24,923
Base pay
$9,472
Overtime
$666
Other pay
$5,439
Benefits
$9,346
Total compensation
$24,923

At Public Works Department, Moises Lopez serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,923.

Cesar Gomez Alvarez

Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$24,849
Base pay
$23,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,069
Total compensation
$24,849

Cesar Gomez Alvarez works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Cesar earned $24,849 in 2025.

Brian Ku

Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$24,463
Base pay
$23,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,052
Total compensation
$24,463

Brian Ku is a Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $24,463.

Sandra Gordon

Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$24,156
Base pay
$12,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,292
Benefits
$10,205
Total compensation
$24,156

At Public Works Department, Sandra Gordon serves as a Building Permit Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,156.

Kari Andres

Student Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$23,878
Base pay
$17,851
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$1,027
Total compensation
$23,878

At Public Works Department, Kari Andres serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,878.

Travon Payne

Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$23,844
Base pay
$18,636
Overtime
$4,038
Other pay
$149
Benefits
$1,021
Total compensation
$23,844

Travon Payne is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,844.

Manuel Gonzalez

Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$23,803
Base pay
$18,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$84
Benefits
$5,703
Total compensation
$23,803

Manuel Gonzalez is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,803.

David Perez

Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$23,777
Base pay
$15,597
Overtime
$6,817
Other pay
$351
Benefits
$1,012
Total compensation
$23,777

David Perez holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,777.

Daniel Garcia

Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$23,494
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,494
Total compensation
$23,494

Daniel Garcia works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $23,494 in 2025.

Jeremy Rentch

Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$23,426
Base pay
$18,414
Overtime
$1,184
Other pay
$110
Benefits
$3,718
Total compensation
$23,426

Jeremy Rentch holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,426.

Elaine Mendez

Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$23,124
Base pay
$13,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$886
Benefits
$8,690
Total compensation
$23,124

Elaine Mendez is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,124.

Liana Gerigorian

Student Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$23,047
Base pay
$17,056
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$991
Total compensation
$23,047

Liana Gerigorian is a Student Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $23,047.

Neftali Juarez

Bricklayer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$23,038
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,038
Total compensation
$23,038

Neftali Juarez holds the role of Bricklayer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,038.

Lia Gerigorian

Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$22,971
Base pay
$16,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$988
Total compensation
$22,971

At Public Works Department, Lia Gerigorian serves as a Student Professional Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,971.

Ezequiel Hernandez Jr

Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$22,959
Base pay
$21,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23
Benefits
$987
Total compensation
$22,959

Ezequiel Hernandez Jr holds the role of Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,959.

Jacquelyne Tucker

Safety Inspector/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$22,870
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,870
Total compensation
$22,870

Jacquelyne Tucker is a Safety Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,870.

David Gamboa Diaz

Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$22,696
Base pay
$16,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$976
Total compensation
$22,696

David Gamboa Diaz holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,696.

Victor Soto

Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$22,511
Base pay
$14,856
Overtime
$1,443
Other pay
$44
Benefits
$6,168
Total compensation
$22,511

Victor Soto is a Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,511.

Hector Martinez

Student Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$22,479
Base pay
$16,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$967
Total compensation
$22,479

At Public Works Department, Hector Martinez serves as a Student Worker, Information Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,479.

Michael Ungson

Student Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$22,381
Base pay
$16,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$962
Total compensation
$22,381

Michael Ungson is a Student Worker, Information Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,381.

Miguel Lopez

Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$22,317
Base pay
$15,973
Overtime
$297
Other pay
$5,087
Benefits
$960
Total compensation
$22,317

Miguel Lopez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Miguel earned $22,317 in 2025.

Sancha Thompson

Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$21,997
Base pay
$11,353
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$595
Benefits
$10,049
Total compensation
$21,997

Sancha Thompson holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,997.

Kirk Torossian

Civil Engineer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$21,780
Base pay
$6,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,471
Benefits
$3,262
Total compensation
$21,780

Kirk Torossian is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,780.

Solon Palu

Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$21,749
Base pay
$20,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$273
Benefits
$927
Total compensation
$21,749

Solon Palu is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,749.

Alejandro Casillas

Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$21,688
Base pay
$12,101
Overtime
$1,780
Other pay
$5,001
Benefits
$2,806
Total compensation
$21,688

Alejandro Casillas works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Alejandro earned $21,688 in 2025.

Deatric Higgins

Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$21,575
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$16,575
Total compensation
$21,575

Deatric Higgins works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Deatric earned $21,575 in 2025.

Avelina Regalado

Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$21,549
Base pay
$11,001
Overtime
$220
Other pay
$5,006
Benefits
$5,322
Total compensation
$21,549

Avelina Regalado holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,549.

Henry Kao

Principal Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$21,298
Base pay
$3,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,759
Benefits
$3,824
Total compensation
$21,298

Henry Kao holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,298.

Lilit Meliksetyan

Student Worker/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$21,206
Base pay
$15,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$912
Total compensation
$21,206

At Public Works Department, Lilit Meliksetyan serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,206.

Max Weltz

Public Information Associate/Public Works Department

2025 total comp
$21,130
Base pay
$13,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,189
Benefits
$2,595
Total compensation
$21,130

At Public Works Department, Max Weltz serves as a Public Information Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,130.