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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Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Jonathan Torres works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $84,061 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Stephanie Blanco is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,044.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Liana Sepetjyan is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,033.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Margarita Valdez serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,972.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Martha Barajas works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Martha earned $83,916 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker Aid/Public Works Department
Narek Safarian is a Warehouse Worker Aid at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,898.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Brian Menjivar is a Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,879.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Stephanie Amezquita is a Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,868.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Nikki Lugo Macias holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,851.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Eduardo Hernandez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Eduardo earned $83,820 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Brandon De Jesus is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,574.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Francisco Dominguez is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,536.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jesus Garzon Salas serves as a Helper,Electrical. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,508.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Samir Zyada holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,433.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Melanie Vides holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,365.
Warehouse Worker I/Public Works Department
Adam Talavera is a Warehouse Worker I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,318.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carlos Peregrina serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,285.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Firmin Luong holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,124.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Luis Hernandez Rincon works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Luis earned $83,122 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nathan Recinos serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,118.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Karla Santana is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,923.
Engineering Geology Assistant/Public Works Department
Aura Scharf holds the role of Engineering Geology Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,851.
Account Clerk I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jackie Lai serves as a Account Clerk I. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,785.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Frank Mier is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,766.
Senior Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Joann Aguero is a Senior Management Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,669.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Shant Santurian serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,651.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Pedro Flores holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,492.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriel Minnetian serves as a Engineering Aid III. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,461.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Guillermo Ortiz Jr holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,393.
Electronics Communications Technician/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Sung is a Electronics Communications Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,243.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Manuel Navarro holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,219.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jairo Flores serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,172.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maria Setiawan serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,131.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Katrina Marrufo holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,044.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Marquis Godfrey is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,914.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Coghiel serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,805.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jeremy Taylor works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jeremy earned $81,769 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Cameron serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,604.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Sergio Garcia Iii works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Sergio earned $81,593 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Christopher Williams Jr is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,582.