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 51
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Adan Toro holds the role of Senior Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,186.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Jorge Perez works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Jorge earned $148,178 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alexandro Garcia is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,177.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Ignacio Candelaria is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,146.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alton Ta works as a Senior Mechanical Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Alton earned $148,057 in 2025.
Int Supervising Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Erin Flores works as a Int Supervising Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Erin earned $148,043 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Yao Ma is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $148,042.
Financial Specialist II/Public Works Department
Michelle Kuo holds the role of Financial Specialist II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,026.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Hothaifa Al Eid is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,971.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
David Gonzalez works as a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster for Public Works Department. David earned $147,961 in 2025.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Jie-Pei Bao works as a Accountant III for Public Works Department. Jie-Pei earned $147,948 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Carlos Sevilla is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,942.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Ricardo Palomares holds the role of Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,930.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Fernando Rincon holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,930.
Assistant Instrument Technician/Public Works Department
Roberto Banuelos is a Assistant Instrument Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,910.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Thien Nguyen works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Thien earned $147,901 in 2025.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Linda Ayers holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,896.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gilbert Ulloa Jr serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,819.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Chuck Hidalgo serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,791.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Danya Shelleh works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Danya earned $147,783 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Isaac Carrera is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,734.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Ernie Betancourt is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,695.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Ernest Hernandez holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,643.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Jesselee Arevalo holds the role of Dam Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,640.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Rico Nunley works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Rico earned $147,523 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Phuong Le holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,518.
Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ismael Lopez works as a Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor for Public Works Department. Ismael earned $147,445 in 2025.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Julie Phan holds the role of Program Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,414.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alec Thompson holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,387.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Ryan Pearsall holds the role of Management Analyst at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,372.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Kenny Lam is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,346.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Andrew Tang works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Andrew earned $147,341 in 2025.
Head Graphic Artist/Public Works Department
Joseph Alford is a Head Graphic Artist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,274.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Robert Vermette Iii holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,261.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Louis Darbeau holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,232.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Katherine Hernandez serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,183.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Ehsan Hassabelrasoul holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,180.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Megha Patel works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Megha earned $147,170 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marc Ruiz serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,119.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Donnell Allen serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,088.