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 26
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Charles Ruiz Jr is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,384.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Irick is a Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,378.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Fong Trinh works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Fong earned $191,297 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Mariam Boghos is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,105.
Senior Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Lorena Lucero works as a Senior Management Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Lorena earned $191,098 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Daren George Reyes works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Daren earned $191,096 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Lai To holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,088.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Valerie Esparza is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $191,076.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Launda Zako serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,018.
Network Systems Administrator II/Public Works Department
Dac Truong holds the role of Network Systems Administrator II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,962.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Michael Olimpio works as a Construction Superintendent for Public Works Department. Michael earned $190,907 in 2025.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Thomas Custard holds the role of Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,827.
Survey Technician II/Public Works Department
Mario Ochoa is a Survey Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $190,804.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Derek Maloit holds the role of Senior Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,702.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ryan Ong holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,350.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
David Evans works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. David earned $190,241 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jason Simmons is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $190,229.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Vanessa Hernandez holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,228.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ruben Ahumada works as a Road Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Ruben earned $190,169 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brian Le serves as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,126.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Leroy Duran Jr. works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Leroy earned $190,107 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Adrian Ortiz serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,103.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Van Huynh is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $190,095.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Santiago Vazquez serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,053.
Principal Survey-Mapping Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joaquin Cabrera serves as a Principal Survey-Mapping Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,048.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Erik Villa serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,948.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Aissa Carrillo works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Aissa earned $189,934 in 2025.
Shop Superintendent, Public Works/Public Works Department
Jaime Rodriguez is a Shop Superintendent, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,923.
District Building & Safety Engineering Associate/Public Works Department
Joseph Rojas holds the role of District Building & Safety Engineering Associate at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,915.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
David Pascoe works as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. David earned $189,831 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Theodore Swartz Ii is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,811.
Power Equipment Specification Writer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andres Navarro serves as a Power Equipment Specification Writer. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,790.
Supervising Cadastral Engineer I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Max Rodriguez serves as a Supervising Cadastral Engineer I. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,732.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Terence Ho works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Terence earned $189,709 in 2025.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Nelson Perez is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $189,707.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Phillip Reyes works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Phillip earned $189,704 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stephanie Tong serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,689.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
Reynaldo Hernandez holds the role of Tree Trimmer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,659.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Antonio Grajeda works as a Senior Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Antonio earned $189,614 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Jose Ceniceros holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $189,571.