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 60
Supervising Payroll Clerk III/Public Works Department
Narine Kapukchyan is a Supervising Payroll Clerk III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,316.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
James Kirkland Jr is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,257.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Francisco Rivera serves as a Contract Monitor. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,257.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Natalie Arechiga serves as a Staff Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,249.
Environmental Engineering Specialist/Public Works Department
Rachel Biller works as a Environmental Engineering Specialist for Public Works Department. Rachel earned $135,199 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Hien Le holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,192.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
Jose Luna works as a Tree Trimmer for Public Works Department. Jose earned $135,146 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Humon Moeen holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,145.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carlos Mendoza Cerda serves as a Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,126.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lance David Narcida serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,123.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Yao Guan serves as a Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,108.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Aurelio Reyes serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,041.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Leslie Reyes holds the role of Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,021.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
James Eliason Iii holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,019.
Painter/Public Works Department
Jose Rodriguez is a Painter at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $135,007.
Sewer Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Terry Taylor serves as a Sewer Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,997.
Warehouse Worker II/Public Works Department
Shane Freeman holds the role of Warehouse Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,972.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Krishna Teh works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Krishna earned $134,940 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jacob Villegas is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,919.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Craig Kolinchak holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,896.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Carlos Ortiz Iboy holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,870.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Ana Diaz is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,851.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jaime Ochoa holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,830.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Lynn Hassoun Sawas is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,827.
Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Loan Trinh is a Senior Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,803.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Marcus Portillo is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,781.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Terry Henson Jr serves as a Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,779.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Mark Pacino holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,721.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Van Tran works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Van earned $134,712 in 2025.
Financial Specialist IV/Public Works Department
Bak Sim works as a Financial Specialist IV for Public Works Department. Bak earned $134,667 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Justin Ellis serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,659.
Carpenter/Public Works Department
Orlando Porrata holds the role of Carpenter at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,650.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Nick Arandia works as a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Nick earned $134,649 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Ana Lopez works as a Administrative Assistant III for Public Works Department. Ana earned $134,645 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jessica Garcia-Alvarez holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,543.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Luis Mora serves as a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,512.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
Marlyn Garcia is a Management Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,502.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Gerardo Alcala-Rodriguez is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,455.
Bricklayer/Public Works Department
Rodney Roberson works as a Bricklayer for Public Works Department. Rodney earned $134,432 in 2025.
Painter/Public Works Department
David Ortega is a Painter at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $134,341.