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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Data Scientist/Public Works Department
Meredith Brindley is a Data Scientist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $29,159.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jazmin Jacobo serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,085.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
John Diaz Iii works as a Student Professional Worker I for Public Works Department. John earned $29,039 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Gabriel Hernandez holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,894.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, John Frescas serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,746.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Donte Samayoa holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,724.
Student Professional Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department
Ryan Escobedo is a Student Professional Worker, Information Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,543.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Ariana Santillan works as a Student Professional Worker I for Public Works Department. Ariana earned $28,455 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Sabrina Englebrecht holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,094.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michelle Huynh serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,787.
Supvg Highway Engineering Specialist II/Public Works Department
Joaquin Herrera holds the role of Supvg Highway Engineering Specialist II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,754.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Robert Cockrell Jr works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Robert earned $27,625 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Daniel Alvarez is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,479.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Manoela Oprisan works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Manoela earned $27,451 in 2025.
Accounting Technician I/Public Works Department
Roberto Molina holds the role of Accounting Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,416.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Reinaldo Reyes Jr works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Reinaldo earned $27,355 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Hector Pellegrin holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,320.
Veteran Intern, Administrative Support/Public Works Department
Ryan Prado is a Veteran Intern, Administrative Support at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $27,263.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Xavier Montoya works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Xavier earned $27,176 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Arlet Abramian holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,990.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Daniel De La Mora works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $26,971 in 2025.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brian Gaeta serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,431.