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 62
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Mark Ghelfi is a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $132,089.
Painter/Public Works Department
Stephanie Arguelles is a Painter at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,938.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jerome Murray holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,936.
Assistant Transit Analyst, Public Works/Public Works Department
Peigi Chiao holds the role of Assistant Transit Analyst, Public Works at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,913.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jacqueline Stone works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Jacqueline earned $131,893 in 2025.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Sussanna Ally is a Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,886.
Public Information Specialist/Public Works Department
Lisette Guzman works as a Public Information Specialist for Public Works Department. Lisette earned $131,880 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kyle Montalvan is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,872.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Weilin Ni holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,844.
Painter/Public Works Department
Angel Olivas works as a Painter for Public Works Department. Angel earned $131,799 in 2025.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Manuel Gutierrez works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Manuel earned $131,704 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Starlisa Young holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,697.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jesus Guitron holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,637.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Namir Felix-Valencia serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,622.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Alfonso Mejia holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,502.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rachel Miya serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,447.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Nancy Garcia holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,437.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Elliot Gonzalez Covarrubias is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,376.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Daniel Segovia works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Daniel earned $131,274 in 2025.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Eyvi Garcia is a Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,273.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Vardui Toomasian works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Vardui earned $131,267 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anaeis Manoukian serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,216.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jesus Garcia works as a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Jesus earned $131,208 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Agnes Nguyen is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $131,151.
Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ariel Orozco serves as a Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,065.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Fabian Quevedo holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,051.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Shu-Ching Wang serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,987.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ricardo Reyes serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,975.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Ani Karapetyan works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Public Works Department. Ani earned $130,972 in 2025.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Ilene Morales holds the role of Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,907.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Jose Saldana is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,906.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mario Brown serves as a Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,894.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Silva Ratevosyan is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,894.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Jennifer Tran works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. Jennifer earned $130,872 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Bryan Igboke serves as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,835.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Armando Olmos Bahena holds the role of Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,782.
Agricultural Chemical Sprayer/Public Works Department
Dominador Pasco Jr works as a Agricultural Chemical Sprayer for Public Works Department. Dominador earned $130,746 in 2025.
Program Manager I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jenny Chau serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,711.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Jose Colin holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,704.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Jonathan Garcia works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $130,699 in 2025.