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 63
Secretary III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriela Guerra serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,571.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Noel Rodriguez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,466.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Sterling Butler is a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,392.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Carlos Reyes is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,360.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Shawn Wade works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Shawn earned $130,347 in 2025.
Traffic Checker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Rodriguez Jr serves as a Traffic Checker. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,335.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Adrineh Zarougian serves as a Accountant III. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,200.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Jacqueline Cheng works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. Jacqueline earned $130,167 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Julia Rivas works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Julia earned $130,111 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sofia Cardenas is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,097.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Ebony Armstrong is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $130,067.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jacqueline Duenas serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,995.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jovani Maldonado works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Jovani earned $129,955 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Andrew Hernandez Iv works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Andrew earned $129,914 in 2025.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Tammy Lindberg holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,914.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Tracy Pena works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Tracy earned $129,855 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Javier De Jesus Esparza Ruiz is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,853.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Charles White works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Charles earned $129,840 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Florence Estigoy holds the role of Accountant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,814.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Lauren Roide is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,704.
Water Service Helper II/Public Works Department
Jose Reyes is a Water Service Helper II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,685.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cannin Joun serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,665.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Hueih Fen Huang works as a Accounting Technician II for Public Works Department. Hueih earned $129,644 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Gerardo Perez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,634.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Richard Saldana works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Richard earned $129,603 in 2025.
Accountant III/Public Works Department
Arpa Vartanian works as a Accountant III for Public Works Department. Arpa earned $129,542 in 2025.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Linet Mirzakhani serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,467.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Sarmen Bajari is a Geographic Information Systems Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,449.
Dispatcher II/Public Works Department
Weslyn Jacobs is a Dispatcher II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,439.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Benjamin Areyan works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Benjamin earned $129,411 in 2025.
Head Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, John Lovrensky serves as a Head Construction Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,383.
Senior Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Laura Gonzalez Urias serves as a Senior Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,366.
Real Property Agent I/Public Works Department
Jeong Yean Cho holds the role of Real Property Agent I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,348.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Catalina Castro holds the role of Contract Monitor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,332.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Manolito Lasao holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,311.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Stephanie Martinez works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Stephanie earned $129,303 in 2025.
Refrigeration Mechanic/Public Works Department
Adam Portillo holds the role of Refrigeration Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,270.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Christopher Pena holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,264.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Fregoso serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,252.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Mandy Lang works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Mandy earned $129,249 in 2025.