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 93
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Allen Villa is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $54,192.
IT Technical Support Analyst II/Public Works Department
Joon Paek holds the role of IT Technical Support Analyst II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,137.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
Julie Salazar holds the role of Building Permit Technician II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,850.
Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Marlon Calderon serves as a Building Engineering Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,624.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jose Becerra works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jose earned $53,390 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Antonio De La Rosa is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $53,006.
Engineering Aid II/Public Works Department
Cesar Ruelas works as a Engineering Aid II for Public Works Department. Cesar earned $52,903 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Martin Romero-Chaparro serves as a Power Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,652.
Building Permit Technician I/Public Works Department
Essence Swan holds the role of Building Permit Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,468.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Caligari Alcantara is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $52,403.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Adam Kender works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Adam earned $52,344 in 2025.
Title Examiner II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Debra Benevides serves as a Title Examiner II. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,235.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Derrick Calhoun is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $52,192.
Airport Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Salvatore Cirino is a Airport Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $52,129.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brandy Estrada serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,923.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maria Lara serves as a Secretary IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,840.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Roman Duran holds the role of Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,728.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Glenn Evangelista works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Glenn earned $51,257 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jamel Bonner Jr serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,317.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Joseph Rivera Iii works as a Power Equipment Technician for Public Works Department. Joseph earned $50,217 in 2025.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Richard Gutierrez is a Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $49,865.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Nakama works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jeffrey earned $49,749 in 2025.
Senior Environmental Programs Inspector/Public Works Department
David Aguilar holds the role of Senior Environmental Programs Inspector at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,613.
Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
Luis Ventura is a Water Service Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $48,761.
Survey Technician II/Public Works Department
Larry Guereque works as a Survey Technician II for Public Works Department. Larry earned $48,557 in 2025.
Student Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department
Julio Mendez Iii holds the role of Student Worker, Information Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,466.
Dam Operator/Public Works Department
Benny Velasco works as a Dam Operator for Public Works Department. Benny earned $48,367 in 2025.
Public Works Maintenance Worker/Public Works Department
Mark Robinson holds the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,285.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Joel Bernard serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,083.
Electro-Mechanic/Public Works Department
Jeffrey Spencer is a Electro-Mechanic at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $47,852.
Technology Professional Intern I/Public Works Department
Justin Fernandez works as a Technology Professional Intern I for Public Works Department. Justin earned $47,683 in 2025.
Principal Survey-Mapping Technician/Public Works Department
Ruiz Organo is a Principal Survey-Mapping Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $47,565.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jeovany Quintero holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,336.
Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw/Public Works Department
Yezdan Marquez is a Traffic Signal Electrician, Pw at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $46,841.
Secretary IV/Public Works Department
Patricia Ramirez works as a Secretary IV for Public Works Department. Patricia earned $46,592 in 2025.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Sarah Foster works as a Survey Technician I for Public Works Department. Sarah earned $46,208 in 2025.
Engineering Aid III/Public Works Department
Jordan Djeu works as a Engineering Aid III for Public Works Department. Jordan earned $46,175 in 2025.
Power Equipment Technician Helper II/Public Works Department
Roman Quintero works as a Power Equipment Technician Helper II for Public Works Department. Roman earned $46,050 in 2025.
Warehouse Worker Aid/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Donald Hillman serves as a Warehouse Worker Aid. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,657.
Student Professional Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department
Jeremy Garcia-Rosales works as a Student Professional Worker, Information Technician for Public Works Department. Jeremy earned $45,049 in 2025.