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 64
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Diana Beltran holds the role of Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,177.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Sabrina Porchia works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Sabrina earned $129,170 in 2025.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Dany Martinez works as a Assistant Electro - Mechanic for Public Works Department. Dany earned $129,152 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Nancy Hernandez holds the role of Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,113.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Maricela Corlew is a Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,093.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ceasar Donato serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,091.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Tina Thompson works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Tina earned $129,056 in 2025.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Timoteo Hernandez Turcios works as a Assistant Dam Operator for Public Works Department. Timoteo earned $129,051 in 2025.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Steve Mendez serves as a Building Permit Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,007.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Octavio Gutierrez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $129,003.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cesar Rodriguez serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,994.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Lana Medina works as a Building Permit Technician II for Public Works Department. Lana earned $128,872 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Karen He works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. Karen earned $128,859 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cesar Leal serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,813.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Sara Norwall is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $128,726.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mary Ann Marquez serves as a Building Permit Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,721.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Jonathan Lopez Jr. holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,703.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Laasya Kadiyala holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,677.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Gerardo Rodriguez Jr holds the role of Traffic Painter and Sign Poster at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,654.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Christian White is a Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $128,595.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Syeda Brown serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,563.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Edward Gerlits works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Edward earned $128,532 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mario Holguin serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,522.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Anthony Avila serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,509.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Joon Sang Park works as a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Joon earned $128,471 in 2025.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christopher Smith serves as a Contract Monitor. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,464.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Rene Sanchez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Rene earned $128,461 in 2025.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Giovanni Loyola serves as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,424.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Mu Diep holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,393.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Christopher Escoto works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $128,390 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Roy Gutierrez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Roy earned $128,366 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Arthur De La Rosa serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,329.
Senior General Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Edward Buzo is a Senior General Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $128,278.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Heather Sanchez works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Heather earned $128,256 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Marwan Assoum works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Marwan earned $128,225 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Elizabeth Garcia works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Elizabeth earned $128,187 in 2025.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kiyonna Shumate serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,172.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Karelly Dorado holds the role of Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,069.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Adell Robles holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,040.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Robert Rojas is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $128,037.