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 100
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Osvaldo Mendoza-Alvarez is a Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,772.
Cement & Concrete Finisher/Public Works Department
Steven Carrasco works as a Cement & Concrete Finisher for Public Works Department. Steven earned $10,671 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Juan Soto works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Juan earned $10,552 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker, Information Technician/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Tylice Mckenzie serves as a Student Professional Worker, Information Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,543.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Kenya Garcia holds the role of Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,499.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Brenda Zaragoza serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,362.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Shawn Fuentes serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,266.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Ryan Shimizu is a Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,240.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Ruben Reyes is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $10,082.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Narek Eskandary holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,419.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Christopher Ramos serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,615.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Brayan Quevedo Ramos holds the role of Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,372.
Administrative Services Manager I/Public Works Department
Kuy Tea holds the role of Administrative Services Manager I at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,303.
Public Works Crew Leader/Public Works Department
Gregory Diaz works as a Public Works Crew Leader for Public Works Department. Gregory earned $8,285 in 2025.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Luis Romo is a Public Works Laborer at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $8,173.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Roberto Velasco serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,885.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Kevin Shahbaziyan works as a Student Professional Worker I for Public Works Department. Kevin earned $7,627 in 2025.
Tree Trimmer/Public Works Department
Jonathan Garcia Hernandez works as a Tree Trimmer for Public Works Department. Jonathan earned $7,491 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Thomas Hoang holds the role of Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,430.
Staff Assistant III/Public Works Department
Teresa Pantoja is a Staff Assistant III at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,247.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Alec Markarian is a Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $7,193.
Heavy Truck Driver/Public Works Department
Boyd Rigney holds the role of Heavy Truck Driver at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,067.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Diego Luna works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Diego earned $7,065 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, David Padron serves as a Student Professional Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,824.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Rasul Shabazz serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,798.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Adam Medina works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Adam earned $6,702 in 2025.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Emily Thammavongsa is a Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $6,325.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Maritza Toles serves as a Student Professional Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,276.
Intermediate Clerk/Public Works Department
Raylene Acevedo holds the role of Intermediate Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,132.
Dispatcher I/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Lisa Ramos serves as a Dispatcher I. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,105.
Senior Water Service Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Arthur Schimke serves as a Senior Water Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,962.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Georgio Mikhail serves as a Civil Engineering Student. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,951.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Jason Romain works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Jason earned $5,784 in 2025.
Civil Engineering Student/Public Works Department
Vencionas Kosasih holds the role of Civil Engineering Student at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,415.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, James Harris serves as a Public Works Laborer. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,337.
Data Scientist/Public Works Department
Ching Wen Lo works as a Data Scientist for Public Works Department. Ching earned $5,161 in 2025.
Student Worker/Public Works Department
At Public Works Department, Ricardo Guillen serves as a Student Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,840.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Works Department
Juan Escarcega holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Works Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,810.
Student Professional Worker I/Public Works Department
Daniel Trevino is a Student Professional Worker I at Public Works Department. 2025 total compensation came to $4,765.
Public Works Laborer/Public Works Department
Omar Arrieta works as a Public Works Laborer for Public Works Department. Omar earned $4,720 in 2025.