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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Student Worker/Public Works Department
Shadiamon Stevens is a Student Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,957.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Haik Aslanyan is a Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,909.
Public Information Associate/Public Works Department
Alexander Bai is a Public Information Associate at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $14,886.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Christiano Dangelo works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Christiano earned $14,833 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Moices De Paz Camposeco holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,830.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Diego Contreras works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Diego earned $14,611 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jerry Roby serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,602.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Lisa Marie Chavez holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,301.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brianna Barreto serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,071.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Jose Maria Reyes works as a Engineering Aid III for Public Works Department. Jose earned $14,067 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Jennifer Marquez holds the role of Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,034.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Michelle Ramirez Leon holds the role of Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,958.