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 14
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Phillip Benitez works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Phillip earned $222,784 in 2025.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Hanna Kang holds the role of Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,710.
Hd Departmental Civil Service Representative/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Raul Ibarra serves as a Hd Departmental Civil Service Representative. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,660.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Benjamin Limosnero Iii holds the role of Construction Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,587.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Danny Slooten serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,576.
Chief, Industrial Waste Planning and Contr/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Elvira Delgadillo serves as a Chief, Industrial Waste Planning and Contr. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,463.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Bashar Subeh holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,313.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ruy Amezcua De Leon works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Ruy earned $222,158 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kevin Phan serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,070.
Senior Driller/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marcos Mendoza Jr serves as a Senior Driller. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,005.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andy Tran serves as a Senior IT Technical Support Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $221,989.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Alberto Grajeda works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Alberto earned $221,909 in 2025.
Accounting Officer III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ellen Luu serves as a Accounting Officer III. Their 2025 pay totaled $221,842.
Associate Mechanical Engineer/Public Works Department
Ramy Eshak is a Associate Mechanical Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,825.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Harutyun Mesropyan holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,787.
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Christian Alcazar is a Senior Application Developer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,668.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sandra Angeles serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $221,549.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kevin Woods works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Kevin earned $221,478 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Christopher Judkins holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,211.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Win Naing serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $221,197.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mohsen Azouz holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,177.
Management Specialist II, Public Works/Public Works Department
Robert Murphy holds the role of Management Specialist II, Public Works at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,111.
Assistant Fleet Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Dean Tedtaotao is a Assistant Fleet Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $221,062.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Siamak Haghighi holds the role of Head Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,946.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Alynn Sun works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Alynn earned $220,938 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Clinton Smith is a Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,907.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mohammed Alam works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Mohammed earned $220,650 in 2025.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Crystal Munson is a Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,615.
Financial Specialist IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Margarito Betancourt Jr serves as a Financial Specialist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $220,554.
Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ara Parsekyan serves as a Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $220,466.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Erayna-Qian Chang is a Administrative Services Manager II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,350.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Aleia Long-Padilla holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $220,177.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Eric Banuelos is a Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,165.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stephen Lamm serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $220,161.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anjero Asprer serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $220,116.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Raymond Razo is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $220,076.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Andrew Kashe works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Andrew earned $219,827 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Saeid Shirzadegan works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Saeid earned $219,824 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Marissa Morelos works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Marissa earned $219,822 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Victor Novelo is a Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $219,807.