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 44
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Giancarlo Sergi works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Giancarlo earned $158,450 in 2025.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Ranbir Dhillon is a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,443.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Raffi Sahakian is a Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,377.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Christopher Rissling holds the role of Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,372.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Brian Garcia works as a Power Sweeper Operator for Public Works Department. Brian earned $158,369 in 2025.
Survey Technician II/Public Works Department
Mark Carlos is a Survey Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,315.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rodney Nungaray serves as a Flood Control Construction Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,303.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Armando Martinez is a Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,211.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Works Department
Maria Herrera works as a IT Technical Support Analyst II for Public Works Department. Maria earned $158,208 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Israel Fregoso serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,143.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Neil Richardson holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,088.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Cesar Garcia holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,933.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ryan Hiney holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,923.
Management Secretary III/Public Works Department
Denise Mitchell works as a Management Secretary III for Public Works Department. Denise earned $157,899 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Michael Dobbs is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,852.
Electrical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Joseph Kattan works as a Electrical Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $157,833 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Aldape serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,805.
Sewer Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Darrell Carter holds the role of Sewer Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,795.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Marcellus Aldrete holds the role of Assistant Electro - Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,767.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Pemaneh Abaghi serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,613.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joe Dominguez Jr serves as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,514.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jonathan Campos serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,500.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jose Sanchez works as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor for Public Works Department. Jose earned $157,495 in 2025.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Daniel Vazquez works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $157,453 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Elnaz Behnam is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,345.
Senior IT Technical Support Analyst/Public Works Department
Jamie Cook holds the role of Senior IT Technical Support Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,332.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Leona Green is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,324.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Steven Chang holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,323.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Rachel Jacobo is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,317.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Dario Milian serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,309.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Laura Bobadilla serves as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,284.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Domenico De Los Monteros works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Domenico earned $157,271 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Sandy Montti is a Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,264.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Serineh Minasmasihi holds the role of Financial Specialist II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,213.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Brenda Caluag holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,207.
Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Daniel Gonzalez serves as a Heavy Stationary Equipment Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,097.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nikolas Aquino serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,062.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jorge Nevarez holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,038.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Karen Tran works as a Accountant III for Public Works Department. Karen earned $157,011 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jerry Asabor works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Jerry earned $156,928 in 2025.