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 21
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Linda Tacconelli serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,911.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Yousef Reda holds the role of Administrative Services Manager II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,740.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Ronald Anderson is a Construction Superintendent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $202,674.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Akbar Asgarzadie Gadim serves as a Head Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,652.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joel Moser serves as a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $202,471.
Supervising Environmental Programs Inspector I/Public Works Department
Brad Kuwata is a Supervising Environmental Programs Inspector I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $202,442.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Waleed Hassabelrasoul works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Waleed earned $202,436 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Wilson Fong holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $202,328.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Carl Pederson Iii is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $202,243.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Lukasz Przybylo works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Lukasz earned $202,234 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Shirley Lai works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Shirley earned $202,233 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Joshua Roy is a Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $202,215.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Edgar Murillo works as a Electro-Mechanic for Public Works Department. Edgar earned $202,012 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Nilda Gemeniano is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $202,007.
Driller/Public Works Department
Luis Aldrete Iii is a Driller at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,943.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
George Rocha is a Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,865.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Karlo Manalo serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $201,792.
Principal Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lisset Cardenas serves as a Principal Mechanical Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $201,603.
Principal Real Property Agent/Public Works Department
Cindy Wong is a Principal Real Property Agent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,474.
Supervising Environmental Programs Inspector I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jared Cuessy serves as a Supervising Environmental Programs Inspector I. Their 2025 pay totaled $201,435.
Administrative Services Manager II/Public Works Department
Ellen Garcia works as a Administrative Services Manager II for Public Works Department. Ellen earned $201,407 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Joon Young Jang works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Joon earned $201,403 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Dante Rivera Granados holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,191.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Leonel Franco is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $201,017.
Bridge Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Damian Padilla-Ravega holds the role of Bridge Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,008.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Pablo Forni is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,962.
Electro-Mechanic Supervisor/Public Works Department
Art Arriola is a Electro-Mechanic Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $200,858.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Daniel Lemaire holds the role of Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,708.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Victor Pelayo serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $200,522.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
Joyce Fang holds the role of Program Manager II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,413.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Gracie Guillen works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Public Works Department. Gracie earned $200,336 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
William Portillo works as a Electro-Mechanic for Public Works Department. William earned $200,158 in 2025.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Public Works Department
Xavier Gutierrez holds the role of Departmental Civil Service Representative at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,062.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Aida Isagulian holds the role of Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,034.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Orbel Jaramillo-Ramirez holds the role of Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,023.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Chamindanie Wadu Thanthrige works as a Capital Projects Manager, Pw for Public Works Department. Chamindanie earned $199,965 in 2025.
Driller/Public Works Department
Rogelio Diaz works as a Driller for Public Works Department. Rogelio earned $199,765 in 2025.
Digital Communications Systems Technician/Public Works Department
Sergio Arroyo works as a Digital Communications Systems Technician for Public Works Department. Sergio earned $199,643 in 2025.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Luis Rodriguez holds the role of Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,626.
Driller/Public Works Department
Juan Puga is a Driller at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $199,572.