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 20
Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Diego Vera works as a Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst for Public Works Department. Diego earned $205,963 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lorena Chavez Miguel serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,906.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Shirley Cheng holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,900.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Daniel Dang serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,747.
Management Specialist I, Public Works/Public Works Department
Vigen Abramyan works as a Management Specialist I, Public Works for Public Works Department. Vigen earned $205,725 in 2025.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kevin Johnson serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,617.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Rafael Maldonado Jr holds the role of Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,590.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Public Works Department
Cynthia James works as a Departmental Civil Service Representative for Public Works Department. Cynthia earned $205,564 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mateusz Suska works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Mateusz earned $205,548 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Masis Markossian serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,471.
Financial Specialist IV/Public Works Department
Georgina Berdugo holds the role of Financial Specialist IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,469.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Shabnam Hageali is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,416.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Patrick Lei serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,403.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Andrew Kim is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,295.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Amir Kafe-Ee works as a Senior Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Amir earned $205,281 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Danny Medina is a Administrative Services Manager II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $205,217.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
David Kibler holds the role of Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,171.
Engineering Geologist/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Benjamin Osias serves as a Engineering Geologist. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,147.
Shop Superintendent, Public Works/Public Works Department
James Dubois Iii is a Shop Superintendent, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $204,841.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Brett Stanton works as a Road Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Brett earned $204,806 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Gonul Johnston works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Gonul earned $204,742 in 2025.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maurilio Torres serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,551.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jonathan Gonzalez serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,542.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Hisham Eldin works as a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Hisham earned $204,461 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Paul Marcynyszyn works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Paul earned $204,352 in 2025.
Financial Specialist IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Vi Nguyen serves as a Financial Specialist IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $204,276.
Executive Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Adrine Dermenjian holds the role of Executive Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,082.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Chris Lee holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,977.
Survey Party Chief I/Public Works Department
Matias Barba works as a Survey Party Chief I for Public Works Department. Matias earned $203,783 in 2025.
Supervising Cadastral Engineer I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Edmond Ghadimi serves as a Supervising Cadastral Engineer I. Their 2025 pay totaled $203,776.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alexander Iglesias Rosales serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $203,730.
District Tree Superintendent/Public Works Department
Juan Ambriz holds the role of District Tree Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,716.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kristy Kim serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $203,712.
Electrician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jerry Olivas Jr holds the role of Electrician Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,512.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Haitham Ali holds the role of Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,180.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Ray Pereida is a Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $203,167.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Jessica Nguyen holds the role of Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,092.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Cristian Duran works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Cristian earned $203,049 in 2025.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anthony Rothwell serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,994.
Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ricardo Romero Jr holds the role of Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,944.