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 70
Cement & Concrete Worker/Public Works Department
Ignacio Montano is a Cement & Concrete Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,890.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Riad Itani works as a Senior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Riad earned $119,871 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Orlando Rodriguez holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,781.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Debbie Estrada is a Accounting Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,769.
Management Fellow/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Arin Fisher serves as a Management Fellow. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,608.
Supervising Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Del Ortega is a Supervising Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,601.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joseph Espinosa serves as a Public Works Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,539.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Enrique Ramos serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,530.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Thomas Mariani Jr holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,500.
Information Systems Analyst I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ellen Young serves as a Information Systems Analyst I. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,497.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Sajjad Sayyar Roudsari is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,488.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stephen May serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,486.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Israel Vargas works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Israel earned $119,471 in 2025.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Aram Hakobyan holds the role of Management Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,462.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Francisco Mayorga works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Francisco earned $119,431 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Susana Mora is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,428.
Staff Assistant I/Public Works Department
Londy Lin holds the role of Staff Assistant I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,424.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Richard Zamarripa is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,407.
Assistant Electro - Mechanic/Public Works Department
Gustavo Garcia is a Assistant Electro - Mechanic at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,369.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Rodine Eskandar is a Staff Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,243.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sigifredo Gonzalez serves as a Contract Monitor. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,183.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Samuel Rojas serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,176.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Yvonne Tam is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,172.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Ilene Delgado holds the role of Secretary IV at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,156.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Angela Moe serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,152.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Kevin Cherry works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Kevin earned $119,083 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Rowena Wildin is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $119,051.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Lindsey Bennett works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Lindsey earned $119,013 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Seth Fairfax serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,005.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Tracy Wong is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $118,973.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Mirta Carbajal holds the role of Secretary III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,909.
Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Anthony Garcia works as a Civil Engineering Technician for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $118,899 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Victor Loza Gonzalez holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,789.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Fernando Gil holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,778.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Graham Houts works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Public Works Department. Graham earned $118,759 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Devon Solorio works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Devon earned $118,753 in 2025.
Assistant Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Ricardo Jimenez holds the role of Assistant Dam Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,731.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Hunter serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,670.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Victor Cabrera Iii is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $118,617.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Kyle Nicholson works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Kyle earned $118,602 in 2025.