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 88
Flood Control Construction Supervisor/Public Works Department
Jasson Velez is a Flood Control Construction Supervisor at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $85,915.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Julia Chea holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,817.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Josduar Castillo Gadea holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,775.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Tony Villasenor holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,705.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Luis Marquez is a Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $85,695.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Donna Lara is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $85,515.
Garage Attendant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Armando Reyes serves as a Garage Attendant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,443.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christopher Harris serves as a Building Permit Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,441.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
David Van De Car is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $85,431.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Roman Rodarte is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $85,426.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Anthony Digiovanna works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Anthony earned $85,344 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician Helper II/Public Works Department
Peter Caceres is a Power Equipment Technician Helper II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $85,203.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Marissa Berny holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,173.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christian Cassillas serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,099.
Traffic Painter and Sign Poster/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joseph Gonzalez serves as a Traffic Painter and Sign Poster. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,969.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jose Rodriguez Gomez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jose earned $84,927 in 2025.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Arianna Rivera is a Secretary II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,858.
Administrative Aid/Public Works Department
Andrew Espinoza is a Administrative Aid at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,720.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Kameran Estrada is a Secretary II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,582.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Arturo Puente holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,410.
Accounting Technician II/Public Works Department
Jaileene Espinosa is a Accounting Technician II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,308.
Management Assistant/Public Works Department
Geoffrey Mariano is a Management Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,287.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Johnny Gonzalez holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,156.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jaime Serna Granillo works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jaime earned $84,123 in 2025.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Kenneth Perkins holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,063.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Jonathan Torres works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $84,061 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Stephanie Blanco is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,044.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Liana Sepetjyan is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $84,033.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Margarita Valdez serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,972.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Martha Barajas works as a Senior Typist-Clerk for Public Works Department. Martha earned $83,916 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker Aid/Public Works Department
Narek Safarian is a Warehouse Worker Aid at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,898.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Brian Menjivar is a Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,879.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Stephanie Amezquita is a Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,868.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Nikki Lugo Macias holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,851.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Eduardo Hernandez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Eduardo earned $83,820 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Brandon De Jesus is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,574.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Francisco Dominguez is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,536.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jesus Garzon Salas serves as a Helper,Electrical. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,508.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Samir Zyada holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,433.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Melanie Vides holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,365.