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 53
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Claire Barr holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,308.
Landscape Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Leonardo Quintero works as a Landscape Contract Monitor for Public Works Department. Leonardo earned $145,295 in 2025.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Ralph Nodal is a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,280.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christopher Dellefield serves as a Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,208.
Application Developer I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Xueru Rong serves as a Application Developer I. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,178.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Stepan Gezalian is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,175.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Anthony Lopez holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,131.
Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Gerardo Garcia is a Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,041.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Gerardo Garcia is a Senior Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $145,000.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Steven De La Torre holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,989.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Trinh Dao is a Senior Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,966.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Philip Jardell holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,907.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Frank Hernandez is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,880.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Linh La holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,879.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Mitchell Hurd is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,725.
Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Chelsea Davis serves as a Mechanical Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,702.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Guerra Iii serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,670.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Georgina Ramirez works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Georgina earned $144,630 in 2025.
Assistant Automotive Eqpt Coordinator/Public Works Department
Angel Robles works as a Assistant Automotive Eqpt Coordinator for Public Works Department. Angel earned $144,585 in 2025.
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Fernando Miranda is a Cement & Concrete Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,520.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Brandon Thompson works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Brandon earned $144,469 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Alejandro Rosales holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,450.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jerry Rangel holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,408.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Gus Salcido is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,294.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Nicolas Akli Arambula works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Nicolas earned $144,258 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Laban Spicer works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Laban earned $144,134 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Peter Luong is a Management Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $144,113.
Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor/Public Works Department
Johny Cervantes holds the role of Power Equipment Technician Working Supervisor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,074.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Virginia Sze serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,052.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Jose Alvarez Jr holds the role of Building Engineering Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,003.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
Hugo Leon is a Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,999.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Ru-Yih Chiou holds the role of Accountant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,979.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Lozerri Bobo Iii is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,970.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Gohar Tokmadzhyan is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $143,968.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Torus Stepney holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,915.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Diego Carrizo holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,914.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Alec Lai holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,870.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Victor Flores serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,731.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Warren Hartwell serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,707.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brian Chuong serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,671.