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 102
Member, Building Rehab, Appeals Board/Public Works Department
John Parker holds the role of Member, Building Rehab, Appeals Board at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
Jeff Mort holds the role of Member, Aviation Commission at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $127.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
Charles Nelson is a Member, Aviation Commission at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $127.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
Peter Amundson holds the role of Member, Aviation Commission at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125.
Member, Solid Waste Mangement Committee/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Farano Sr works as a Member, Solid Waste Mangement Committee for Public Works Department. Jeffrey earned $101 in 2025.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rohit Singh serves as a Member, Aviation Commission. Their 2025 pay totaled $101.
Member, Solid Waste Mangement Committee/Public Works Department
Eduardo De La Riva is a Member, Solid Waste Mangement Committee at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $76.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Harvey Holloway serves as a Member, Aviation Commission. Their 2025 pay totaled $75.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
Monique Earl is a Member, Aviation Commission at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $51.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Enrique Perez Ii holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $33.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
Ryan Antoon holds the role of Member, Aviation Commission at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $25.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jerilyn Mendoza serves as a Member, Aviation Commission. Their 2025 pay totaled $25.
Member, Aviation Commission/Public Works Department
Christina Pascucci is a Member, Aviation Commission at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $25.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Nicholson serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $20.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alphonse Romain serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $0.