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 82
Light Vehicle Driver/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kinghan Lai serves as a Light Vehicle Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,824.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Luis Meza holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,809.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Celine Yribe serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,794.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Adrianna Smith works as a Intermediate Clerk for Public Works Department. Adrianna earned $99,755 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Arthur White is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $99,754.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Dolores Arciniega serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,716.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Sylvia Thomas works as a Intermediate Clerk for Public Works Department. Sylvia earned $99,651 in 2025.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kisa Woods serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,638.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
Millard Winfrey Iii works as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster for Public Works Department. Millard earned $99,626 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Brandon Flores holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,597.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Raymond Ganas holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,449.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marquette Adams serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,338.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Darrin Smith serves as a Airport Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,331.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Cesar Brambila is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $99,250.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Anthony Manfredonia is a Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $99,231.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Aaron White serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,221.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Stevie Johnson works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Stevie earned $99,219 in 2025.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Clara Garcia serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,217.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andres Martinez serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,164.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
Ying Liu works as a Accountant II for Public Works Department. Ying earned $99,137 in 2025.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Keon Smith works as a Building Permit Technician I for Public Works Department. Keon earned $99,123 in 2025.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Irene Santana is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $99,113.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Kevin Vazquez holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,094.
Traffic Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jessy Molina serves as a Traffic Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,830.
Accountant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gracea Naing serves as a Accountant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,750.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Ashley Lelong works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Ashley earned $98,681 in 2025.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Ashley Arechiga Lopez works as a Departmental Personnel Assistant for Public Works Department. Ashley earned $98,636 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Armando Zuno serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,626.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Erin Brand is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $98,587.
Payroll Clerk I/Public Works Department
Anthony Hy works as a Payroll Clerk I for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $98,586 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Irene Montez holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,502.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Stephanie Ho works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Stephanie earned $98,488 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Robert Thomas works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Robert earned $98,479 in 2025.
Airport Service Worker/Public Works Department
Joseph Jauregui holds the role of Airport Service Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,377.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Martin Cisneros works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Martin earned $98,221 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Josue Rojas Rodriguez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Josue earned $98,195 in 2025.
Light Vehicle Driver/Public Works Department
Andrina Williams holds the role of Light Vehicle Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,188.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Simon Ramirez works as a Public Works Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department. Simon earned $98,136 in 2025.
Departmental Personnel Assistant/Public Works Department
Oramina Mcknight holds the role of Departmental Personnel Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,062.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Suen Lau serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,012.