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 98
Student Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Hector Martinez serves as a Student Worker, Information Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,479.
Student Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department
Michael Ungson is a Student Worker, Information Technician at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $22,381.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Miguel Lopez works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Miguel earned $22,317 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Sancha Thompson holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,997.
Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
Kirk Torossian is a Civil Engineer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,780.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
Solon Palu is a Civil Engineering Assistant at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,749.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Alejandro Casillas works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Alejandro earned $21,688 in 2025.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Deatric Higgins works as a Heavy Truck Driver for Public Works Department. Deatric earned $21,575 in 2025.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Avelina Regalado holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,549.
Principal Civil Engineering Technician/Public Works Department
Henry Kao holds the role of Principal Civil Engineering Technician at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,298.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lilit Meliksetyan serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,206.
Public Information Associate/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Max Weltz serves as a Public Information Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,130.
Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jay Varma serves as a Associate Civil Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,675.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Orlando Gutierrez works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Orlando earned $20,263 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Flavio Valle Vargas serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,865.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Edgar Carrillo is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,815.
Civil Engineering Assistant/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Stephanie Morales serves as a Civil Engineering Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,663.
Building Permit Technician II/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Barbara Brand serves as a Building Permit Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,629.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Danielle Schaeffer serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,608.
Water Service Helper I/Public Works Department
Alejandro Villa is a Water Service Helper I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $19,571.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Charlene Perez works as a Student Professional Worker I for Public Works Department. Charlene earned $18,921 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Tyrell Rhaburn is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,859.
Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst/Public Works Department
Ryan Thomas is a Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,852.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Esmeralda Ramirez works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Public Works Department. Esmeralda earned $18,835 in 2025.
Secretary II/Public Works Department
Amanda Mcglothan is a Secretary II at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,810.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Jose Patricio Saucedo serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,655.
Survey Technician I/Public Works Department
Joe Ramirez holds the role of Survey Technician I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,582.
Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw/Public Works Department
Zi Ying Liang holds the role of Capital Projects Management Associate, Pw at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,541.
Geographic Information Systems Technician II/Public Works Department
Taylor Mc Guirk works as a Geographic Information Systems Technician II for Public Works Department. Taylor earned $18,427 in 2025.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Kay Thwin is a Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $18,364.
Power Equipment Operator/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Timothy Frazier serves as a Power Equipment Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,166.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Isaiah Garcia serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,906.
Accounting Technician I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Caroline Campos-Sanchez serves as a Accounting Technician I. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,845.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Wilson Albayero serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,842.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Marwa Iskander is a Student Worker at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $17,697.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Sebastian Gutierrez serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,481.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Breanna Hernandez serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,411.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Sophia Adkins holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,106.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
Kiera Linares works as a Student Worker for Public Works Department. Kiera earned $17,087 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Anahit Topchyan holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,950.