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 72
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Damone Ewell is a Contract Monitor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $117,266.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Edwin Garcia Uribe is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $117,251.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Evette Mora serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,194.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ivan Hilario serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,178.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Paul Briseno is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $117,089.
Power Equipment Technician Helper II/Public Works Department
Andres Mendoza works as a Power Equipment Technician Helper II for Public Works Department. Andres earned $117,058 in 2025.
Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Angelica Ramirez Mendez is a Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $117,023.
Traffic Checker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Francisco Zaragoza serves as a Traffic Checker. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,907.
Procurement Assistant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Juan Monzon serves as a Procurement Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,853.
Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Ruben Altman works as a Environmental Programs Inspector for Public Works Department. Ruben earned $116,828 in 2025.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Christian Gonzalez Solorio holds the role of Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,821.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Saul Barajas serves as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,808.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tom Macias serves as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,808.
Supervising Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Acquanetta Ferdinand holds the role of Supervising Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,790.
Procurement Assistant II/Public Works Department
Edlyn Carrasco holds the role of Procurement Assistant II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,754.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Caleb Yun serves as a Management Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,754.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Luis Rodriguez Leon works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Luis earned $116,701 in 2025.
Sign Maker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nicholas Robles serves as a Sign Maker. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,686.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Gerald Oberg holds the role of Public Works Crew Leader at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,589.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Oscar Cuevas holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,582.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Cristina Rider works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Cristina earned $116,537 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Rudy Campa works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Rudy earned $116,440 in 2025.
Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Ryan On is a Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $116,360.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Joseph Duncan works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $116,358 in 2025.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Nicole Castillo is a Accountant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $116,328.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paola Gomez Rivera serves as a Management Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,306.
Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Josselyn Varela holds the role of Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,287.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Nathan Ayala is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $116,278.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Michael Dominguez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $116,276.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Jimmy Chan works as a Contract Monitor for Public Works Department. Jimmy earned $116,205 in 2025.
Contract Monitor/Public Works Department
Yadira Duran holds the role of Contract Monitor at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,194.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jose Cortes holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,189.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cesar Batres serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,175.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Melissa Chung works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Melissa earned $116,157 in 2025.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Phung Ho works as a Engineering Aid III for Public Works Department. Phung earned $116,108 in 2025.
Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
Jacqueline Bernal holds the role of Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,097.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Works Department
Natalie Serrano is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $116,071.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Jonathan Rodriguez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $115,959 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jerette Rivas serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,948.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Arthur Gomez holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,899.