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 17
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kenneth Chow serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,828.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mahdi Mortazavi works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Mahdi earned $213,809 in 2025.
Driller/Public Works Department
Javier Leal works as a Driller for Public Works Department. Javier earned $213,554 in 2025.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Thao Le is a Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,528.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Peter Jo serves as a Capital Projects Manager, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,485.
Water Service Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Russell Mossberg Jr serves as a Water Service Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $213,452.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Rezwan Kabir is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,427.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Maria Lee is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $213,186.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Stacey Katsandonis works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Stacey earned $213,007 in 2025.
Electrician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
George Santillan Jr works as a Electrician Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. George earned $212,955 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Maira Martinez holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,927.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Yi Kim works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Yi earned $212,898 in 2025.
Survey Party Chief I/Public Works Department
Gregory Alvarado Jr holds the role of Survey Party Chief I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,868.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Cody Snider works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Cody earned $212,724 in 2025.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Kaony Huon is a Head Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,680.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Boon Kheng Wong holds the role of Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,467.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Josafat Flores holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,387.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jason Rietze is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,366.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Michael Ricci is a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,346.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Victoria Cabrera holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,329.
Associate Electrical Engineer/Public Works Department
Carlos Monzon is a Associate Electrical Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,284.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Aren Avakian serves as a Capital Projects Manager, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $212,188.
Supervising Cadastral Engineer II/Public Works Department
Nathaniel Salazar is a Supervising Cadastral Engineer II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,072.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jewel Carr is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $212,024.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Uriel Cobian works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Uriel earned $211,967 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Satenig Marjanian holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $211,946.
Water Service Supervisor/Public Works Department
William Guinn holds the role of Water Service Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $211,810.
Assistant Fleet Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Timothy Petteruto serves as a Assistant Fleet Manager, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $211,786.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Steven Gutierrez works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Steven earned $211,780 in 2025.
Regional Sewer Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Capice Simms works as a Regional Sewer Maintenance Superintendent for Public Works Department. Capice earned $211,763 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Giuliano Capra is a Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $211,538.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Melanie Hu serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $211,404.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alex Mikhailpoor serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $211,293.
Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Natalie Mann works as a Principal Geographic Information Systems Analyst for Public Works Department. Natalie earned $211,208 in 2025.
Roadside Tree Superintendent/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nathan Birdwell serves as a Roadside Tree Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $211,161.
Supervisor Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Grace Komjakraphan-Tek holds the role of Supervisor Environmental Engineering Specialist at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $210,970.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Ricardo Castaneda works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Public Works Department. Ricardo earned $210,881 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Manager I/Public Works Department
Thierno Diallo holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $210,832.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kalvin Lam works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Kalvin earned $210,819 in 2025.
Water Service Supervisor/Public Works Department
Martin Mccain is a Water Service Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $210,818.