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 89
Warehouse Worker I/Public Works Department
Adam Talavera is a Warehouse Worker I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $83,318.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Carlos Peregrina serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,285.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Firmin Luong holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,124.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Luis Hernandez Rincon works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Luis earned $83,122 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nathan Recinos serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,118.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Karla Santana is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,923.
Engineering Geology Assistant/Public Works Department
Aura Scharf holds the role of Engineering Geology Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,851.
Account Clerk I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jackie Lai serves as a Account Clerk I. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,785.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Frank Mier is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,766.
Senior Management Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Joann Aguero is a Senior Management Secretary IV at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,669.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Shant Santurian serves as a Water Service Helper I. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,651.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Pedro Flores holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,492.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Gabriel Minnetian serves as a Engineering Aid III. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,461.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Guillermo Ortiz Jr holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,393.
Electronics Communications Technician/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Sung is a Electronics Communications Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $82,243.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Manuel Navarro holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,219.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jairo Flores serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,172.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maria Setiawan serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,131.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Katrina Marrufo holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,044.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Marquis Godfrey is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,914.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Coghiel serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,805.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jeremy Taylor works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jeremy earned $81,769 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Paul Cameron serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,604.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Sergio Garcia Iii works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Sergio earned $81,593 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Christopher Williams Jr is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,582.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Armine Aharonyan is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,491.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Ahmed Alamein is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,456.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Nunio Chan serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,428.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Richard Camarena serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,389.
Dispatcher II/Public Works Department
Joegreg Montana is a Dispatcher II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $81,161.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Austin Carigga is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $80,995.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brian Doyle serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,885.
Helper,Electrical/Public Works Department
Rene Abrego works as a Helper,Electrical for Public Works Department. Rene earned $80,836 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician Helper II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Victor Lopez serves as a Power Equipment Technician Helper II. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,604.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Daniel Ziemer holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,551.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Chantal Horton serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,430.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Alejandro Nunez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Alejandro earned $80,307 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
La Trice Miller is a Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $80,261.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jose Lira works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jose earned $80,139 in 2025.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brian Mcclelland serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,949.