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 46
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Janet Ye serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,733.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Geraldine Hernandez holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,711.
Transportation and Services Supervisor/Public Works Department
Alberto Hernandez is a Transportation and Services Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,707.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brandon Calderon serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,644.
Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Wanda Davis is a Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,620.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Charles Hamlin works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Charles earned $155,608 in 2025.
Landscape Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Patricio Co holds the role of Landscape Contract Monitor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,604.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Astkhik Minasyan serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,586.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Jesus Salinas is a Cement & Concrete Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,547.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Eva Rosales works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Eva earned $155,543 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Matthew Mavrosakis holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,467.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Brendan Ryan is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,437.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Sang Lim holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,400.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jessica Kanarek works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Jessica earned $155,317 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jorge Galvan Rosales holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,292.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sonia Juarez serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,290.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
James Downs is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,270.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Raul Frias is a Dam Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,253.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Romaina Mcleod works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Romaina earned $155,223 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Adis Arakelian is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,173.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Lucia Manukian works as a Senior Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Lucia earned $155,149 in 2025.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Samuel Brent Serrano holds the role of Cement & Concrete Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,121.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Madelaine Karpuzyan holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,110.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Hector Fregoso Ramirez is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $155,082.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nancy Lara serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,052.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Jessica Rojas holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,878.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sebastian Koh serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,867.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Gary Gonzales holds the role of Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,865.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Juan Castillo is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,848.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Lowell Johanknecht Iii is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,796.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Jennifer Abbott is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,751.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Kurt Duenas is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,688.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Isaiah Elizarraz serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,687.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alberto Manzo serves as a Cement & Concrete Finisher. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,684.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Brandon Wright is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $154,665.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Jagdish S Grewal holds the role of Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,595.
Heavy Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Israel Herrera serves as a Heavy Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,580.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Isabella Jr serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,521.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
James Nino Salinas holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,366.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ernie Abarca serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,329.