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 15
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Rochelle Campomanes is a Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $219,760.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ezekiel Okoya serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $219,730.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Patricia Constanza De Aguilar works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Patricia earned $219,540 in 2025.
Heavy Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Paul Di Tursi is a Heavy Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $219,464.
Compliance Auditor/Public Works Department
Minh Lam is a Compliance Auditor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $219,391.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jovy Estremos serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $219,312.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Edward Vidal is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $219,305.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Leonel Gallegos-Barrera is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $218,809.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Amrinder Cheema holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,704.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Christina Roy is a Administrative Services Manager II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $218,683.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Bahman Fathollahi works as a Senior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Bahman earned $218,672 in 2025.
Principal Real Property Agent/Public Works Department
Olivia Moreno holds the role of Principal Real Property Agent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,651.
Regional Sewer Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
James Pryor holds the role of Regional Sewer Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,642.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hooman Abarkohanai serves as a Head Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $218,444.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Eraquilio Rivera is a Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $218,406.
Senior Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Heather Santana holds the role of Senior Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,392.
Financial Specialist IV/Public Works Department
Iveta Isayan works as a Financial Specialist IV for Public Works Department. Iveta earned $218,363 in 2025.
Principal Operating Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Anshu Verma works as a Principal Operating Systems Analyst for Public Works Department. Anshu earned $218,358 in 2025.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Murillo serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $218,342.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Razmig Shamim serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $218,337.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Vache Garabedian holds the role of Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,284.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
David Pang holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,240.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Rafael Piamonte holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,187.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Thanhhy To holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,166.
Associate Mechanical Engineer/Public Works Department
Derek Chan is a Associate Mechanical Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $218,137.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Paul Boice is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $218,128.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Martha Sandoval works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Public Works Department. Martha earned $218,091 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Karen Mendez is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $217,812.
Financial Specialist IV/Public Works Department
Chukuemeka Anopueme is a Financial Specialist IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $217,750.
Heavy Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Dusty Cariker works as a Heavy Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Dusty earned $217,748 in 2025.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Javier Martinez is a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $217,717.
Electrician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Fred Ceja serves as a Electrician Working Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $217,692.
Supervisor,Contract Construction/Public Works Department
Rennan Orozco works as a Supervisor,Contract Construction for Public Works Department. Rennan earned $217,660 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ryan Ortiz works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Ryan earned $217,618 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Brett Logan holds the role of Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $217,402.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nandi Tang serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $217,394.
Information Systems Analyst II/Public Works Department
Nabeel Zehlif works as a Information Systems Analyst II for Public Works Department. Nabeel earned $216,949 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Christopher Palm works as a Road Maintenance Superintendent for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $216,883 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Michael Harmon is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $216,679.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Samson Tep holds the role of Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $216,642.