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 42
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Dwayne Case works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Public Works Department. Dwayne earned $161,712 in 2025.
Landscape Architectural Associate/Public Works Department
Veronica Ortiz works as a Landscape Architectural Associate for Public Works Department. Veronica earned $161,656 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Selena Loke Soo is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $161,597.
Bricklayer/Public Works Department
Ricardo Montano Jr is a Bricklayer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $161,578.
Landscape Architectural Associate/Public Works Department
Evelyn Chang works as a Landscape Architectural Associate for Public Works Department. Evelyn earned $161,432 in 2025.
Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic/Public Works Department
David Clase is a Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $161,413.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Angelo Mabunay is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $161,384.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rodolfo Garduno serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,311.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Grace Hou holds the role of Financial Specialist II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,272.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
Israel Arredondo Reyes holds the role of Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,207.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ricardo Blas works as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor for Public Works Department. Ricardo earned $161,177 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
David Bowen holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,150.
Shop Superintendent, Public Works/Public Works Department
Dana Frausto works as a Shop Superintendent, Public Works for Public Works Department. Dana earned $161,108 in 2025.
Supervising Title Examiner I/Public Works Department
Stephen Moy holds the role of Supervising Title Examiner I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,086.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Guthrie serves as a Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,039.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Sanchez Jr serves as a Senior Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,022.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriel Zavala Jr serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,972.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Adan Cano Jr holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,965.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Liang Weng works as a Senior Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Liang earned $160,794 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Mayra Fuentes works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Public Works Department. Mayra earned $160,639 in 2025.
Senior Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Menwa Keshishi works as a Senior Electrical Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Menwa earned $160,602 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Johnny Doan works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Johnny earned $160,586 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kim Yapp holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,582.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, April Angeles serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,567.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriel Carrera serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,522.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Richard Guzman is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,497.
Management Secretary III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sandra Torres serves as a Management Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,495.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Justin Dulay works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Justin earned $160,491 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Edward Mendoza is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,483.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Elizabeth Ton serves as a Senior Environmental Programs Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,449.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ryan Murillo holds the role of Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,432.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
William Liu is a Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,313.
Sewer Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Zion Sanchez works as a Sewer Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works Department. Zion earned $160,186 in 2025.
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Timothy Wong serves as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,183.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Erick Flores works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Erick earned $160,167 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Michelle Chan is a Management Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,156.
Construction Inspector Aide/Public Works Department
Timothy Banuelos holds the role of Construction Inspector Aide at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,145.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brent Heying serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,082.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Ying Zhuang is a Accountant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,034.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Mariam Rizk is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $160,025.