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 96
Senior Building Engineering Inspector/Public Works Department
Charles Richardson works as a Senior Building Engineering Inspector for Public Works Department. Charles earned $32,279 in 2025.
Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk/Public Works Department
Melissa Vandeventer is a Assistant Supervising Payroll Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $32,112.
Power Equipment Technician Helper II/Public Works Department
Juan Navarro Jr works as a Power Equipment Technician Helper II for Public Works Department. Juan earned $32,103 in 2025.
Student Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jon Leibowitz serves as a Student Worker, Information Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,017.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Keven Palencia holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,974.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michelle Yim serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,899.
Accountant I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Kenneth Sanchez serves as a Accountant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,850.
Information Systems Analyst I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Steven Ibrahim serves as a Information Systems Analyst I. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,665.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Fabricio Figueroa is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $31,638.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Effie Young serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,496.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Ana Almaraz holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,451.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Nicholas Jeffs holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,319.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
William Perera holds the role of Power Equipment Operator at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,120.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Dayanara Flores serves as a Student Professional Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,041.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Juan Estrada holds the role of Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,982.
Traffic Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Damian Acosta serves as a Traffic Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,929.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Desmond Lew is a Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $30,830.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Alfredo Hernandez holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,710.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Oscar Amezcua is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $30,560.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ei Mon Kyaw serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,370.
Power Equipment Technician/Public Works Department
Anthony Nava holds the role of Power Equipment Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,338.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Christine Back works as a Intermediate Clerk for Public Works Department. Christine earned $30,278 in 2025.
Engineering Aid II/Public Works Department
Leon Youngblood works as a Engineering Aid II for Public Works Department. Leon earned $30,041 in 2025.
Information Systems Analyst I/Public Works Department
Chang Woo Shin is a Information Systems Analyst I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $29,978.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Russell Pugh holds the role of Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,893.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Matthew Ly works as a Associate Civil Engineer for Public Works Department. Matthew earned $29,719 in 2025.
Public Works Consultant II/Public Works Department
Phil Doudar is a Public Works Consultant II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $29,705.
Accountant II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Mei Yang serves as a Accountant II. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,564.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Abel Laguna holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,497.
Account Clerk II/Public Works Department
Diego Nolasco Cuevas holds the role of Account Clerk II at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,387.
Data Scientist/Public Works Department
Meredith Brindley is a Data Scientist at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $29,159.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jazmin Jacobo serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,085.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
John Diaz Iii works as a Student Professional Worker I for Public Works Department. John earned $29,039 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Gabriel Hernandez holds the role of Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,894.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, John Frescas serves as a Intermediate Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,746.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Donte Samayoa holds the role of Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,724.
Student Professional Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department
Ryan Escobedo is a Student Professional Worker, Information Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $28,543.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Ariana Santillan works as a Student Professional Worker I for Public Works Department. Ariana earned $28,455 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Sabrina Englebrecht holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,094.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Michelle Huynh serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,787.