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 101
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Mike Lim is a Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,464.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
William Rosales works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. William earned $4,410 in 2025.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Issac Arceo holds the role of Student Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,389.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Rowemance Stanton holds the role of Student Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,257.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Samantha Gayle Catacutan is a Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,137.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Raymond Kung works as a Accounting Technician II for Public Works Department. Raymond earned $4,126 in 2025.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Sergio Figueroa works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Sergio earned $3,611 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
William Huh is a Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,584.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Christopher Rowland is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $3,178.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Felipe Martinez Hernandez serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,007.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
David Liu holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,975.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Bruce Estrada works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Bruce earned $2,834 in 2025.
Welder/Public Works Department
Daniel Lepe works as a Welder for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $2,307 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Rania Gomaa-Mersal works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Rania earned $2,249 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Al Azmine holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,044.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Denise Gonzalez holds the role of Student Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,019.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
David Bui works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. David earned $1,951 in 2025.
Staff Development Specialist, P.W./Public Works Department
Carol Thomas is a Staff Development Specialist, P.W. at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,841.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Adam Barela holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,770.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Ryan Agbobu is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $1,704.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Gregory Salazar works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Gregory earned $1,635 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Ricardo Ramiro works as a Civil Engineering Student for Public Works Department. Ricardo earned $1,367 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Keith Wicker Jr serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,322.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alexis Nunez-Fausto serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,230.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sarah Calixto serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,198.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Andrew Stafford works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Andrew earned $1,067 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department
Jorge Gutierrez works as a Student Professional Worker, Information Technician for Public Works Department. Jorge earned $1,012 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Juan Becerra holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $979.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Enixe Aguilar serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $405.
Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Irene Lopez works as a Electrical Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Irene earned $403 in 2025.
Member, Solid Waste Mangement Committee/Public Works Department
Jorgel Chavez Diaz works as a Member, Solid Waste Mangement Committee for Public Works Department. Jorgel earned $355 in 2025.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Orlando Fuentes is a Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $319.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
Dennis Lord works as a Member, Aviation Commission for Public Works Department. Dennis earned $225 in 2025.
Member, Solid Waste Mangement Committee/Public Works Department
James Smith works as a Member, Solid Waste Mangement Committee for Public Works Department. James earned $203 in 2025.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Timothy Henneberry works as a Senior Water Service Worker for Public Works Department. Timothy earned $192 in 2025.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
Rutilio Villarreal Jr is a Member, Aviation Commission at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $178.
Member, Solid Waste Mangement Committee/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Margaret Clark serves as a Member, Solid Waste Mangement Committee. Their 2025 pay totaled $175.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jay Zavala works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jay earned $162 in 2025.
Member, Building Rehab, Appeals Board/Public Works Department
Charles Klinakis is a Member, Building Rehab, Appeals Board at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $152.
Member, Building Rehab, Appeals Board/Public Works Department
Yon Lee holds the role of Member, Building Rehab, Appeals Board at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $152.