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 10
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Crystal Franco works as a Senior Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Crystal earned $242,937 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Sarkis Zargaryan holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $242,718.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Feng Guan works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Feng earned $242,714 in 2025.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jemellee Quintana-Cruz is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $242,386.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Raymond Lui serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $242,355.
Senior Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Erica Husted is a Senior Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $242,195.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Joshua Felton is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $241,796.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Raul Igtanloc is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $241,725.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Jasper Junio holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,598.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Omar Ahmed holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,375.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Vu Truong is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $241,353.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Charles Darensbourg Jr serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $241,094.
Information Technology Specialist I/Public Works Department
Nancy Hou holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,028.
Management Specialist II, Public Works/Public Works Department
Patrizia Kurianski is a Management Specialist II, Public Works at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $240,900.
Head, Real Estate, Public Works/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Dayna Rothman serves as a Head, Real Estate, Public Works. Their 2025 pay totaled $240,818.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Diego Guerrero is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $240,714.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Humberto Rios Jr works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Humberto earned $240,599 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Joseph Nguyen holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $240,584.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Anna Gov works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Anna earned $240,544 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Colin Mccarter holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $240,437.
Mechanical Engineer/Public Works Department
Suhail Malki is a Mechanical Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $240,264.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Maggie Cheung holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $240,245.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Howard Nguyen serves as a Capital Projects Manager, Pw. Their 2025 pay totaled $240,193.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jeff Li serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $240,156.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Christopher Rave works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Christopher earned $239,869 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Sara Samaan holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $239,855.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lynsford Mcclaren serves as a Electro-Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $239,664.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Sherrie Jong works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Sherrie earned $239,631 in 2025.
Road Maintenance Superintendent/Public Works Department
John Huston holds the role of Road Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $239,584.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Glenn Tong works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Glenn earned $239,471 in 2025.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Xiao Nan Lin is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $239,452.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
William Yan holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $239,346.
Capital Projects Manager, Pw/Public Works Department
Frederick Ganjian is a Capital Projects Manager, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $239,209.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Dana Robertson Ii works as a Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Dana earned $239,134 in 2025.
Senior Departmental Empl Relations Representative/Public Works Department
Marla Villicana works as a Senior Departmental Empl Relations Representative for Public Works Department. Marla earned $239,068 in 2025.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sonia Perez-Navarro serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $239,055.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Calvin Tran serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,877.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kara Plourde holds the role of Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,836.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Corey Mayne serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,682.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Linda Nguyen serves as a Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,438.