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 52
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Jose Aguilar is a Assistant Dam Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $147,085.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Herbert Romero works as a Dam Operator for Public Works Department. Herbert earned $146,950 in 2025.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
John Cheng is a Accountant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,912.
Millwright/Public Works Department
James Thompson works as a Millwright for Public Works Department. James earned $146,836 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Matthew Goode holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,828.
Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Jeremy Morales is a Environmental Engineering Specialist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,765.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Christian Calzada holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,755.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Sarah Lee is a Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,699.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brendan Miller serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,669.
Photographer, Bos/Public Works Department
Henry Salazar is a Photographer, Bos at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,608.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Siu Yeung serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,597.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Karen Castro Sanchez works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Karen earned $146,590 in 2025.
Departmental Civil Service Representative/Public Works Department
Kayla Hardy works as a Departmental Civil Service Representative for Public Works Department. Kayla earned $146,583 in 2025.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
Anthony Bedolla is a Power Sweeper Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,532.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Donald Moore works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Donald earned $146,458 in 2025.
Locksmith/Public Works Department
Chad Novosel works as a Locksmith for Public Works Department. Chad earned $146,449 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Jesse Munrayos works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Jesse earned $146,382 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Diana Ibarra works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Diana earned $146,360 in 2025.
Senior Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Oscar Luna works as a Senior Construction Inspector for Public Works Department. Oscar earned $146,326 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ignacio Claro serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,304.
General Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
Santiago Ramirez Iii is a General Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,205.
Carpenter/Public Works Department
Jose Trujillo holds the role of Carpenter at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,197.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Kevin Cheng-I Tsai is a Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,110.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
Darren Kwan is a Program Manager I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,090.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Obed Coy is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $146,049.
Transportation Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Raul Hinojosa serves as a Transportation Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,023.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Ricardo Duarte is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,927.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Laura Smith works as a Management Analyst for Public Works Department. Laura earned $145,922 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Christopher Fernandez holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,921.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Milo Yukimoto is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,871.
Investigator I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez serves as a Investigator I. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,814.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Pablo Castellanos holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,811.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Sean Williams is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,783.
Power Sweeper Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Adan Moreno serves as a Power Sweeper Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,644.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andrew Jerome Eguia serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,584.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Stephanie Cash is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,467.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gamaliel Manzano Corona serves as a Tree Trimmer. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,402.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lenett Robinson serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,395.
Painter Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Gonzales serves as a Painter Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,387.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Deana Gutierrez holds the role of Senior Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,378.