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 3
Assistant Deputy Director, Public Works/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Yonah Halpern serves as a Assistant Deputy Director, Public Works. Their 2025 pay totaled $317,247.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Patrick Holland works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Patrick earned $316,967 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Hannah Dewey is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $316,049.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Gilberto Garcia holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $315,447.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Andrew Ross is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $314,747.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Jalaine Verdiner works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Jalaine earned $314,379 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Genevieve Osmena holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,972.
Supvg Engineering Geologist IV/Public Works Department
Gerald Goodman works as a Supvg Engineering Geologist IV for Public Works Department. Gerald earned $313,552 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Sami Kabar is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $313,219.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Dominic Osmena works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Dominic earned $313,202 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Josephine Gutierrez holds the role of Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,058.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Christine Quirk is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $312,742.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kaitlin Hannon serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $311,155.
Departmental Public Affairs Manager/Public Works Department
Kerjon Lee works as a Departmental Public Affairs Manager for Public Works Department. Kerjon earned $310,951 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Alma Quintana works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. Alma earned $310,069 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Stephen Dykstra holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $309,800.
Geographic Information Systems Manager I/Public Works Department
Michele Fernando works as a Geographic Information Systems Manager I for Public Works Department. Michele earned $309,329 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Jessica Bunker is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $308,090.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
David Chan works as a Principal Engineer for Public Works Department. David earned $307,485 in 2025.
Supervising Field Engineer/Public Works Department
David Farrell is a Supervising Field Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $306,898.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Sergio Yescas is a Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $306,843.
Information Technology Specialist I/Public Works Department
Ken Yip is a Information Technology Specialist I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $304,806.
Information Technology Specialist I/Public Works Department
Jewel Libid works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Public Works Department. Jewel earned $304,431 in 2025.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Sun serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $303,436.
Chief, Administrative Operations, Pw/Public Works Department
Emma Ayala is a Chief, Administrative Operations, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $302,514.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Scott Gregowske holds the role of Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $301,603.
Executive Assistant, Public Works (Uc)/Public Works Department
Katherine Tacawy-Salama works as a Executive Assistant, Public Works (Uc) for Public Works Department. Katherine earned $300,711 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Rachelle Taccone works as a Senior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Rachelle earned $300,604 in 2025.
Senior Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Parisa Dadmehr is a Senior Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $297,144.
Assistant Deputy Director, Public Works/Public Works Department
Soheila Kalhor is a Assistant Deputy Director, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $296,961.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kentaro Nishimura is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $295,490.
Chief, Aviation Division Public Works/Public Works Department
Jason Morgan holds the role of Chief, Aviation Division Public Works at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $293,764.
Information Technology Specialist I/Public Works Department
Jason Jay Reyes is a Information Technology Specialist I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $293,403.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Lee Miller is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $292,865.
Principal Engineer/Public Works Department
Julian Garcia is a Principal Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $291,889.
Administrative Services Manager III/Public Works Department
Edwin Manoukian holds the role of Administrative Services Manager III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $291,112.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Tommy Muttaraid holds the role of Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $291,088.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kenneth Zimmer works as a Senior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Kenneth earned $291,022 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Alan Nino is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $290,389.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hugo Acevedo serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $289,098.