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 35
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Robert Vitug works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Robert earned $173,218 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jenna Tanimoto Nguyen holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,133.
Road Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Frank Ochoa holds the role of Road Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,104.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Robert Ortega holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,103.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Perla Gomez holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,997.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Joann Lal works as a Management Analyst for Public Works Department. Joann earned $172,872 in 2025.
Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Samantha Collins serves as a Management Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,859.
Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Livier Lopez is a Principal Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,814.
Information Technology Security Analyst/Public Works Department
Hosea Mazon is a Information Technology Security Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,800.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Octavio Buenaventura holds the role of Senior Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,774.
Real Property Agent II/Public Works Department
Luis Zometa works as a Real Property Agent II for Public Works Department. Luis earned $172,770 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Rene Olivarez holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,718.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Osvaldo Fierro is a Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,705.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Justin Moon serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,701.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Minh Thao Le works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Minh earned $172,694 in 2025.
Transit Analyst/Public Works Department
Jordan Catanese works as a Transit Analyst for Public Works Department. Jordan earned $172,645 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Phillip Gharibians-Tabrizi holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,588.
Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Martin Hernandez works as a Tree Trimmer Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Martin earned $172,583 in 2025.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Public Works Department
Martin Alvarez works as a Refrigeration Mechanic for Public Works Department. Martin earned $172,566 in 2025.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Eduarda Garcia holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,563.
Investigator I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carol Chaparro serves as a Investigator I. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,524.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Graciela Leriget serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,449.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Tasha Malalang works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Tasha earned $172,435 in 2025.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Luis Villa is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,397.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, James Harris Iii serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,325.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Nhan Nguyen is a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,316.
Principal Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Miguel Navarro holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,238.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
James Kim holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,100.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Francisco Moreno Jr. is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,096.
Instrument Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Robert Fuentes serves as a Instrument Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,060.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Dennis Hughes is a Management Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,056.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Prabesh Sharma holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,946.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Manuel Torres Santoyo is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,928.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Martin Lemus holds the role of Construction Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,922.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Joseph Hall works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $171,895 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kelly Lopez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,884.
Digital Communications Systems Technician/Public Works Department
Matthew Commeville is a Digital Communications Systems Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,819.
Facility Manager, Public Works/Public Works Department
Vikki Valles is a Facility Manager, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $171,750.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Clement Khong works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Clement earned $171,643 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Samantha Miller holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,617.