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 67
Administrative Assistant III/Public Works Department
Justine Perez is a Administrative Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,361.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Wendy Bugarin is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,344.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Teresa Salazar serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,325.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Kenneth Kith is a Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,194.
Financial Specialist III/Public Works Department
Emilia Chlebek works as a Financial Specialist III for Public Works Department. Emilia earned $125,152 in 2025.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alejandro Marquez serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,106.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Melissa Mui serves as a Administrative Assistant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,068.
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Ryan Kiefer is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $125,062.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Tenasha Bennett holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,003.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Gonzalo Narez Madrigal holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,786.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jonathon Ghelfi is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $124,762.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marlon Baker serves as a Management Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,755.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Leslie Martinez Hernandez is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $124,743.
Traffic Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mark Muncie serves as a Traffic Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,734.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Elvira Arroyo works as a Contract Monitor for Public Works Department. Elvira earned $124,722 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Luis Ayuso works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Luis earned $124,692 in 2025.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Ernesto Campos holds the role of Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,681.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Steven Garcia works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Steven earned $124,610 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Patreese Pitts works as a Staff Assistant I for Public Works Department. Patreese earned $124,604 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Jamaal Martin holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,559.
Warehouse Worker II/Public Works Department
Edward Thomas holds the role of Warehouse Worker II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,515.
Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christian Franco serves as a Sr.Traffic Painter & Sign Poster. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,476.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Fernando Hernandez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Fernando earned $124,464 in 2025.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tiara Caruthers serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,406.
Building Engineering Inspector Aid/Public Works Department
Stefan Hernandez is a Building Engineering Inspector Aid at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $124,403.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Yanzhen Li holds the role of Management Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,357.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Michael Carr holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,335.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Marina Meza-Struck holds the role of Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,280.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Salvador Valencia holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,148.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Matthew Perez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $124,139.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Eduardo Ramos serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,121.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Juan Mejia is a Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $124,069.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Alan Chinchilla serves as a Survey Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,065.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Andrew Villafuerte holds the role of Assistant Electro - Mechanic at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,998.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Abundio Mora is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,987.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Felipe Saldana holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,943.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Rodriguez serves as a Heavy Truck Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,939.
Construction Inspector/Public Works Department
Isaac Ochoa is a Construction Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $123,823.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Lorenzo Fimbres works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Lorenzo earned $123,805 in 2025.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jeremy Jirava serves as a Assistant Dam Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,768.