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 24
Senior Application Developer/Public Works Department
Carlos Teixeira Gutierrez works as a Senior Application Developer for Public Works Department. Carlos earned $194,776 in 2025.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Mei Wong is a Financial Specialist III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $194,750.
Landscape Architect/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Khai Chung serves as a Landscape Architect. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,710.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Monique Camacho holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $194,688.
Survey Supervisor I,Flood Control/Public Works Department
Andres Espinoza is a Survey Supervisor I,Flood Control at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $194,642.
Transit Program Specialist/Public Works Department
Vanessa Rachal works as a Transit Program Specialist for Public Works Department. Vanessa earned $194,594 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Simon Lee works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Public Works Department. Simon earned $194,468 in 2025.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Steven Mc Mihelk works as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor for Public Works Department. Steven earned $194,458 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Israel Monroy holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $194,246.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Miguel Alejandro serves as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,185.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Rhonda Small is a Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $194,138.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hugo Leon serves as a Road Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,111.
Head Instrument Technician/Public Works Department
Esteban Carrillo is a Head Instrument Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $194,076.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Danny Le holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $194,071.
Principal Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Hamid Shalviri holds the role of Principal Electrical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,973.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
Wendy Bailey holds the role of Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,929.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Angelica Mejia is a Senior Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,905.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Pedro Romero serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,863.
Plumber Supervisor/Public Works Department
Eli Torres works as a Plumber Supervisor for Public Works Department. Eli earned $193,860 in 2025.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Bonnie Chan works as a Financial Specialist III for Public Works Department. Bonnie earned $193,855 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Garen Abrahamian serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,847.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Angel Sanchez serves as a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,831.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
David Pardo works as a Construction Superintendent for Public Works Department. David earned $193,784 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
George Pasillas is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,753.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Edward Zargarian serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,682.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
Jennifer Jung holds the role of Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,642.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Vivian Hoang is a Program Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,567.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jaime Pinedo Gamboa is a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,502.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Joseph Parra is a Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,500.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Ibrahim holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,481.
Electrician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Varand Ghazarian is a Electrician Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,471.
Supervising Title Examiner II/Public Works Department
Robert Castillo holds the role of Supervising Title Examiner II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,459.
Program Manager II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rochelle Wilson serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,438.
Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stephen Nicholson serves as a Electro-Mechanic Working Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,431.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Fanny Wong is a Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,358.
Information Technology Manager I/Public Works Department
Minhhuan Trinh holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,357.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ramon Paz serves as a District Building & Safety Engineering Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,338.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Robert Holmes Jr works as a Senior Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Robert earned $193,298 in 2025.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Francisco Rico is a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,261.
Heavy Power Equipment Oiler/Public Works Department
Victor Zepeda is a Heavy Power Equipment Oiler at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $193,252.