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 13
Supvg Building & Safety Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Kevin Petrowsky holds the role of Supvg Building & Safety Engineering Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $227,018.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rasta Naderi serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $226,735.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Dale Brown Jr works as a Road Maintenance Superintendent for Public Works Department. Dale earned $226,649 in 2025.
Management Specialist II, Public Works/Public Works Department
Benjamin Sandoval works as a Management Specialist II, Public Works for Public Works Department. Benjamin earned $226,605 in 2025.
Management Specialist II, Public Works/Public Works Department
La Salle Duong is a Management Specialist II, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $226,527.
Accounting Officer III/Public Works Department
Xiaoying Lu works as a Accounting Officer III for Public Works Department. Xiaoying earned $226,479 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Caleb Downs serves as a Electro-Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $226,350.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Nora Villafana holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,139.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jared Kim works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Jared earned $225,725 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Jose Montiel holds the role of Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,716.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Nargiss Majrooh is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $225,679.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joshua Lugavere serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,619.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Luis Perez is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $225,580.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Tung Vu is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $225,574.
Geographic Information Systems Manager I/Public Works Department
Norman Wong works as a Geographic Information Systems Manager I for Public Works Department. Norman earned $225,556 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sergio Barboza serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,494.
Regional Sewer Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Paul Bradford works as a Regional Sewer Maintenance Superintendent for Public Works Department. Paul earned $224,640 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Travis Wylde works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Travis earned $224,619 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Alvin Cruz works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Alvin earned $224,481 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Patrick Smith works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Patrick earned $224,345 in 2025.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joshua Uebersetzig serves as a Head Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,234.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Junyi Zhao works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Junyi earned $224,212 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Caleb Oakes works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Caleb earned $224,033 in 2025.
Supervisor,Contract Construction/Public Works Department
Wiggen Babakhanians holds the role of Supervisor,Contract Construction at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,991.
Information Technology Technician Support Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, James Amen serves as a Information Technology Technician Support Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,967.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Paul Choy works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Paul earned $223,867 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Brian Fung is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $223,826.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Aldo Torres holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,812.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joe Mike Bartolata serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,749.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eric Liu serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,579.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Thong Ngov serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,575.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Hector Sanchez holds the role of Construction Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $223,551.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mayra Cabrera works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Mayra earned $223,377 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mervin John Moulic works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Mervin earned $223,374 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Chien-Hao Chen works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Chien-Hao earned $223,368 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Justin Jones is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $223,363.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nikolas Vokhshoori serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,225.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Lisa Chen works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Lisa earned $223,159 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Timothy Jed De Jesus serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,145.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Lovie serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,050.