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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Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Brian Tethers works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Brian earned $54,452 in 2025.
Body&Fender Mechanic/Public Works Department
David Elvey works as a Body&Fender Mechanic for Public Works Department. David earned $54,232 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Allen Villa is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $54,192.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Works Department
Joon Paek holds the role of IT Technical Support Analyst II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,137.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Julie Salazar holds the role of Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,850.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marlon Calderon serves as a Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,624.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jose Becerra works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jose earned $53,390 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Antonio De La Rosa is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $53,006.
Engineering Aid II/Public Works Department
Cesar Ruelas works as a Engineering Aid II for Public Works Department. Cesar earned $52,903 in 2025.