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 86
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Andre Narvaez serves as a Building Permit Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,861.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Jillana Pruitt holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,739.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kathleen Montano serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,732.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Titus Yuen holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,682.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Elia Huerta works as a Building Permit Technician I for Public Works Department. Elia earned $91,624 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
William Lopez holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,568.
Secretary III/Public Works Department
Sharlene Tatsch is a Secretary III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $91,555.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Jilleen Jewell works as a Civil Engineering Assistant for Public Works Department. Jilleen earned $91,430 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker I/Public Works Department
Clara Rolon works as a Warehouse Worker I for Public Works Department. Clara earned $91,424 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Albertnesha Penn works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Albertnesha earned $91,260 in 2025.
Staff Assistant II/Public Works Department
Rainy Shao works as a Staff Assistant II for Public Works Department. Rainy earned $91,240 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Robert Jackson Iii serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,204.
Assistant Airport Manager/Public Works Department
Carlos Diaz is a Assistant Airport Manager at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $91,142.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Kalin Goodman works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Kalin earned $91,003 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Brandon Taylor is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $91,000.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mayra Moreno serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,966.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Kent Tran holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,888.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Timothy Mowery serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,885.
Accountant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Matthew Salazar serves as a Accountant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,786.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Myzel Robinson is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $90,747.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jennifer Salazar serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,604.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Justin Arceo works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Justin earned $90,578 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Chow holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,403.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Mathew Ramos holds the role of Engineering Aid III at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,033.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Luis Esparza-Munoz is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,974.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joel Espinoza serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,872.
Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter/Public Works Department
Robert Sigala holds the role of Irrigation & Lawn Sprinkler Fitter at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,855.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Demarcus Donerson is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $89,804.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Shadi Amini works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Shadi earned $89,760 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Angel Romero works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Angel earned $89,671 in 2025.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Myriam Sainz works as a Secretary II for Public Works Department. Myriam earned $89,490 in 2025.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Jeremy Baker works as a Intermediate Clerk for Public Works Department. Jeremy earned $89,486 in 2025.
Senior Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Janice Huang serves as a Senior Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,369.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Darylvone Brown serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,287.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Edgar Palacios holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,195.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Cathy Bu serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,179.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Oscar Zelaya serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,115.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Jessica Najar holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,055.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Charles Caver serves as a Public Works Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,948.
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Carolyn Griffiths is a Senior Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $88,837.