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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Chief, Administrative Operations, Pw/Public Works Department
Claudia Pirotton works as a Chief, Administrative Operations, Pw for Public Works Department. Claudia earned $342,280 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Brian Smith is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $340,533.
Administrative Services Division Manager/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Soo Kim serves as a Administrative Services Division Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $337,291.
Capital Projects Program Manager Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alicia Ramos serves as a Capital Projects Program Manager Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $336,888.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Ramy Gindi is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $336,621.
Capital Projects Program Manager Pw/Public Works Department
Felicia Yang holds the role of Capital Projects Program Manager Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $335,116.
Information Technology Manager I/Public Works Department
William Reoch works as a Information Technology Manager I for Public Works Department. William earned $333,763 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Fady Khalil serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $332,744.
Information Technology Manager II/Public Works Department
Michael De La Cruz works as a Information Technology Manager II for Public Works Department. Michael earned $330,640 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Yoshiya Morisaku is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $330,577.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Qurie Yco is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $330,295.
Capital Projects Program Manager Pw/Public Works Department
Tom Afschar holds the role of Capital Projects Program Manager Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $329,226.
Information Technology Manager II/Public Works Department
Reza Darvishi works as a Information Technology Manager II for Public Works Department. Reza earned $328,627 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Hu Yi works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Hu earned $328,167 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Ruben Amezcua is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $328,124.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Keegan Fahey works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Keegan earned $328,117 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Richard Gomez works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Richard earned $327,381 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Matthew Dubiel works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Matthew earned $327,174 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joshua Svensson serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $327,158.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Nandini Moran works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Nandini earned $326,174 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Khaled Alqam is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $326,102.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Alvin Ly is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $325,596.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Ron Matsuoka works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Ron earned $325,589 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Lee Alexanderson is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $324,930.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kristin Norman serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $324,754.
Capital Projects Program Manager Pw/Public Works Department
Zohreh Kabiri is a Capital Projects Program Manager Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $324,046.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Lukas Bradley holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $323,638.
Governmental Relations Representative, Pw/Public Works Department
Edel Vizcarra works as a Governmental Relations Representative, Pw for Public Works Department. Edel earned $323,557 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Steve Hennessee is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $322,913.
Information Technology Manager I/Public Works Department
Stacey Vuong works as a Information Technology Manager I for Public Works Department. Stacey earned $322,700 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Alexander Villarama works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Alexander earned $322,348 in 2025.
Assistant Deputy Director, Public Works/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Dai Bui serves as a Assistant Deputy Director, Public Works. Their 2025 pay totaled $322,017.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Samer Assoum holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $321,369.
Executive Assistant, Public Works (Uc)/Public Works Department
Teresa Ortega holds the role of Executive Assistant, Public Works (Uc) at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $320,850.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Christopher Sheppard works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $320,374 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mario Rodriguez Jr serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $319,917.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
James Chon holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $319,087.
Assistant Deputy Director, Public Works/Public Works Department
Gillian Tiede works as a Assistant Deputy Director, Public Works for Public Works Department. Gillian earned $318,084 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Laren Bunker holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $317,988.
Information Technology Specialist I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anthony Trang serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2025 pay totaled $317,372.