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 49
Application Developer I/Public Works Department
Ivan Chacon is a Application Developer I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,731.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Bobby Leos Jr. works as a Power Equipment Operator for Public Works Department. Bobby earned $150,665 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Charles Sargent holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,654.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Bravo serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,653.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Fabricio Rodriguez holds the role of Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,569.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Leticia Gonzalez holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,531.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nada Al Shishani serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,429.
Principal Application Developer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mooler Ang serves as a Principal Application Developer. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,418.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kathrin Covarrubias is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,402.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Shawntelle Phillips is a Program Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,338.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Weijian Huang works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Weijian earned $150,215 in 2025.
Assistant Chief, Fiscal Division, Pw/Public Works Department
Jennifer Phan holds the role of Assistant Chief, Fiscal Division, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,151.
Traffic Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Guillermo Hernandez serves as a Traffic Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,093.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joel Campos serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,092.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Oscar St Julian Ii is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $150,092.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Tanjina Akter works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Tanjina earned $150,052 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Justin Pinho works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Justin earned $150,020 in 2025.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Anita Yengibaryan works as a Staff Assistant III for Public Works Department. Anita earned $150,019 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kristine Ok serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,972.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ryan Valera serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,912.
Transportation Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Sergio Cabrera works as a Transportation Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Sergio earned $149,891 in 2025.
Body&Fender Mechanic Wkg Supervisor/Public Works Department
Cesar Cervantes holds the role of Body&Fender Mechanic Wkg Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,874.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Victor Moreno-Quinones holds the role of Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,851.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Carlos Rodriguez is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,835.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Iheanacho Ofo holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,809.
Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tony Morales Jr serves as a Traffic Painter & Sign Poster Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,784.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cesar Rauda serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,763.
Principal Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sarah Haque works as a Principal Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Sarah earned $149,756 in 2025.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Fredrick Swan serves as a Dam Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,720.
Carpenter/Public Works Department
Samuel Murillo holds the role of Carpenter at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,652.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Cory Tolliver works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Cory earned $149,642 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kristopher Filger is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,628.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sunmin Yoon holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,596.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Loi Nguyen serves as a Accountant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,553.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Mitzi Kim Rios holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,552.
Carpenter Supervisor/Public Works Department
Bruce Treliving works as a Carpenter Supervisor for Public Works Department. Bruce earned $149,536 in 2025.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Jakob Gallagher works as a Assistant Electro - Mechanic for Public Works Department. Jakob earned $149,532 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kana Suzuki holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,441.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Nelli Mirzoyan is a Management Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $149,432.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Justin Rivera holds the role of Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,398.