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 8
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ronald Castaneda serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $253,658.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
Michael Stephenson holds the role of Construction Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $253,501.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Farangis Zarei is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $253,263.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Tarek Mohamed is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $253,078.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Mercedes Passanisi works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Mercedes earned $252,715 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Clarence Su is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $252,677.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Sarah Ahmed holds the role of Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,349.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
George Patterson is a Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $252,257.
Construction Superintendent/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Octaviano Fernandez Jr serves as a Construction Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $251,755.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jose Urquizo holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $251,581.
Structural Engineer/Public Works Department
John Lu works as a Structural Engineer for Public Works Department. John earned $251,541 in 2025.
Assistant Chief, Fiscal Division, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michael Kawashima serves as a Assistant Chief, Fiscal Division, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $251,513.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Tan Phan holds the role of Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $251,118.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carol Leung serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $250,815.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Keith Lee serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $250,766.
Principal Application Developer/Public Works Department
Tracy Loechner works as a Principal Application Developer for Public Works Department. Tracy earned $250,729 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jeanne Wu serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $250,705.
Electro-Mechanic Supervisor/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Terence Duldulao serves as a Electro-Mechanic Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $249,865.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ramy Mattar serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $249,705.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kenneth Hu is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $249,511.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Siyavash Araumi works as a Senior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Siyavash earned $249,459 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Chi Wong serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $249,295.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mingliang Shi serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $249,194.
Electrical Engineer/Public Works Department
Armen Dermenjian works as a Electrical Engineer for Public Works Department. Armen earned $249,095 in 2025.
Regional Water Service Superintendent/Public Works Department
Randy Range works as a Regional Water Service Superintendent for Public Works Department. Randy earned $248,920 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Maria Sim works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Maria earned $248,711 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Enrique Baul Jr serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $248,682.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Yong Guo holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $248,544.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Hank Fung holds the role of Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $248,415.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Abdelkarim Salem is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $248,375.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Humberto Arredondo works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Humberto earned $248,257 in 2025.
Wastewater Treatment Plt Operator Supervisor/Public Works Department
Patrick Dolan works as a Wastewater Treatment Plt Operator Supervisor for Public Works Department. Patrick earned $248,228 in 2025.
Electrical Engineer/Public Works Department
Armen Markarian is a Electrical Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $248,011.
Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineering/Public Works Department
Sean Wang works as a Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineering for Public Works Department. Sean earned $247,965 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Shillane Chen holds the role of Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $247,647.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Hakop Meymarian is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $247,535.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Hanna Kebede works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Hanna earned $247,431 in 2025.
Administrative Services Manager III/Public Works Department
Rowena Hernandez works as a Administrative Services Manager III for Public Works Department. Rowena earned $247,347 in 2025.
Management Specialist II, Public Works/Public Works Department
Tranette Sanders is a Management Specialist II, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $247,331.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Thomas Jr Crockom serves as a Road Maintenance Superintendent. Their 2025 pay totaled $247,097.