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 Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Adam Delia works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Adam earned $92,441 in 2025.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Autumn Gavia works as a Departmental Personnel Assistant for Public Works Department. Autumn earned $92,424 in 2025.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Anthony Dorado holds the role of Building Permit Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,312.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Naroli Heredia is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,297.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Nicholas Garcia holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,257.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Ijon-Javon Moore works as a Engineering Aid III for Public Works Department. Ijon-Javon earned $92,225 in 2025.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alfred Salas serves as a Helper,Electrical. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,225.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jerardo Hernandez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jerardo earned $92,219 in 2025.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
John West is a Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,209.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Daouda Djinadou is a Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,103.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Jose Aldana Alvarez holds the role of Accounting Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,099.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Juan Duarte is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $92,034.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Manuel Cortez holds the role of Building Permit Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,998.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Aneissa Monroy holds the role of Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,982.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Francisco Bonilla is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $91,973.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andre Narvaez serves as a Building Permit Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,861.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Jillana Pruitt holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,739.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kathleen Montano serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,732.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Titus Yuen holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,682.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Elia Huerta works as a Building Permit Technician I for Public Works Department. Elia earned $91,624 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
William Lopez holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,568.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Sharlene Tatsch is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $91,555.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jilleen Jewell works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Jilleen earned $91,430 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker I/Public Works Department
Clara Rolon works as a Warehouse Worker I for Public Works Department. Clara earned $91,424 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Albertnesha Penn works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Albertnesha earned $91,260 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Rainy Shao works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Rainy earned $91,240 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Robert Jackson Iii serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,204.
Assistant Airport Manager/Public Works Department
Carlos Diaz is a Assistant Airport Manager at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $91,142.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Kalin Goodman works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Kalin earned $91,003 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Brandon Taylor is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $91,000.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mayra Moreno serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,966.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kent Tran holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,888.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Timothy Mowery serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,885.
Accountant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Matthew Salazar serves as a Accountant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,786.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Myzel Robinson is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $90,747.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jennifer Salazar serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,604.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Justin Arceo works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Justin earned $90,578 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Chow holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,403.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Mathew Ramos holds the role of Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,033.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Luis Esparza-Munoz is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,974.