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City of Los Angeles / Building and Safety

Agency file

Building and Safety

Source file: City of Los Angeles Controller — City Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 17, 2026

The Building and Safety is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 1,306 employees with median total compensation of $125,764; the highest distinct record was $410,849.

Year
2025
Employees
1,306
Median total
$125,764
Highest record
$410,849

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$274,110+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,306 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($125,764) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$89,359 (75%)
  • Overtime$10,904 (9%)
  • Other$5,277 (4%)
  • Benefits$13,444 (11%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$10,150
$49,713
$125,764
$177,166
$212,044

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $212,044 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $10,150. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 28

Bryan Epstein

Senior Building Mechanical Inspector/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$300
Sub-department
INSPECTORS
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$300
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
05

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
4253-0
Job Status
Active
Record Number
383438363533
Row ID
2538343836353384253-0FT

Bryan Epstein holds the role of Senior Building Mechanical Inspector at Building and Safety within Inspectors. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $300. They are represented by 05.

Joseph Sagen

Building Mechanical Inspector/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$300
Sub-department
INSPECTORS
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$300
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
05

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
4251-0
Job Status
Active
Record Number
393033313034
Row ID
2539303331303484251-0FT

Joseph Sagen works as a Building Mechanical Inspector for Building and Safety within Inspectors. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $300 in 2025. They are represented by 05.

Conrad Leiden

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$297
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$297
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$297
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
313333393035
Row ID
253133333930358XXXX-XPV

Conrad Leiden works as a Na for Building and Safety within Na. Their status is per event. Conrad earned $297 in 2025. Union affiliation: XX.

Jesus Leyva

Safety Engineer Elevators/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$250
Sub-department
INSPECTORS
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
05

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
4263-0
Job Status
Active
Record Number
3533333739
Row ID
25353333373984263-0PT

Jesus Leyva is a Safety Engineer Elevators at Building and Safety within Inspectors. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $250. They are represented by 05.

Frank Lara

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$249
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
-$8,493
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,742
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$249
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
3234333234
Row ID
2532343332348XXXX-XPV

Frank Lara is a Na at Building and Safety within Na. They work per event. 2025 total compensation came to $249. Their bargaining unit is XX.

Neri Venegas

Administrative Clerk/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$245
Sub-department
CLERICAL
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$245
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$245
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
03

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
1358-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
383438323733
Row ID
2538343832373381358-0PT

Neri Venegas is a Administrative Clerk at Building and Safety within Clerical. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $245. They are represented by 03.

Antonio Maldonado

Electrical Engineering Associate/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$188
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$188
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
7525-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
313937323034
Row ID
2531393732303487525-0FT

Antonio Maldonado is a Electrical Engineering Associate at Building and Safety. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $188.

Ammar Ul Hassan

Electrical Engineering Associate/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$182
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
7525-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
343635373034
Row ID
2534363537303487525-0FT

Ammar Ul Hassan works as a Electrical Engineering Associate for Building and Safety. Their status is full-time. Ammar earned $182 in 2025.

Miguel Zamora

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$173
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$173
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
363230363833
Row ID
253632303638338XXXX-XPV

At Building and Safety, Miguel Zamora serves as a Na within Na. They work per event. Their 2025 pay totaled $173. They are represented by XX.

Stephanie Lopez

Electrical Engineering Associate/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$167
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
7525-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
353635373034
Row ID
2535363537303487525-0FT

Stephanie Lopez is a Electrical Engineering Associate at Building and Safety. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $167.

William Thompson

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$165
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
3137353738
Row ID
2531373537388XXXX-XPV

William Thompson is a Na at Building and Safety within Na. They work per event. 2025 total compensation came to $165. Union affiliation: XX.

James Garrison

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$163
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
3430353434
Row ID
2534303534348XXXX-XPV

James Garrison is a Na at Building and Safety within Na. They work per event. 2025 total compensation came to $163. Union affiliation: XX.

Robert Hughes

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$161
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
303836303733
Row ID
253038363037338XXXX-XPV

Robert Hughes is a Na at Building and Safety within Na. They work per event. 2025 total compensation came to $161. They are represented by XX.

Hamid Rezaei

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$159
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$159
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
353137353035
Row ID
253531373530358XXXX-XPV

Hamid Rezaei holds the role of Na at Building and Safety within Na. Their status is per event. In 2025, their total compensation was $159. They are represented by XX.

Manuel Hernandez

Mechanical Engineering Associate/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$157
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$157
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
7554-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
323037333832
Row ID
2532303733383287554-0FT

Manuel Hernandez holds the role of Mechanical Engineering Associate at Building and Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $157.

Sutthiphon Ruanthong

Electrical Engineering Associate/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$149
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$149
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
7525-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
363632373633
Row ID
2536363237363387525-0FT

Sutthiphon Ruanthong works as a Electrical Engineering Associate for Building and Safety. Their status is full-time. Sutthiphon earned $149 in 2025.

Benedict Mathias

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$145
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$145
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
3232303833
Row ID
2532323038338XXXX-XPV

Benedict Mathias holds the role of Na at Building and Safety within Na. Their status is per event. In 2025, their total compensation was $145. They are represented by XX.

Andy Deleon

Student Professional Worker/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$129
Sub-department
NON-REPRESENTED - OTHER
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$129
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
00

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
1502-0
Job Status
Active
Record Number
383334343034
Row ID
2538333434303481502-0PT

Andy Deleon is a Student Professional Worker at Building and Safety within Non-Represented - Other. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129. Union affiliation: 00.

Steven Wright

Electrical Engineering Associate/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$116
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
7525-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
373337333334
Row ID
2537333733333487525-0FT

Steven Wright holds the role of Electrical Engineering Associate at Building and Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $116.

Margaret Kuhn

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$115
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
3337373338
Row ID
2533373733388XXXX-XPV

At Building and Safety, Margaret Kuhn serves as a Na within Na. They work per event. Their 2025 pay totaled $115. Their bargaining unit is XX.

Joshua Castillo

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$107
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$107
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
363332333035
Row ID
253633323330358XXXX-XPV

Joshua Castillo is a Na at Building and Safety within Na. They work per event. 2025 total compensation came to $107. They are represented by XX.

Mathew Naguib

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$107
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$107
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
373038343035
Row ID
253730383430358XXXX-XPV

Mathew Naguib is a Na at Building and Safety within Na. They work per event. 2025 total compensation came to $107. Their bargaining unit is XX.

Elham Madadvand

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$102
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
333030393035
Row ID
253330303930358XXXX-XPV

At Building and Safety, Elham Madadvand serves as a Na within Na. They work per event. Their 2025 pay totaled $102. They are represented by XX.

Veanus Franklin

Senior Administrative Clerk/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$71
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$71
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
1368-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
343337303933
Row ID
2534333730393381368-0FT

Veanus Franklin works as a Senior Administrative Clerk for Building and Safety. Their status is full-time. Veanus earned $71 in 2025.

Tiffany Origel

Senior Administrative Clerk/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$70
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$70
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
1368-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
3435353039
Row ID
25343535303981368-0FT

At Building and Safety, Tiffany Origel serves as a Senior Administrative Clerk. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70.

Brandon Nishinaka

Civil Engineering Drafting Technician/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$53
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$53
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
7232-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
373739313334
Row ID
2537373931333487232-0FT

At Building and Safety, Brandon Nishinaka serves as a Civil Engineering Drafting Technician. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53.

Jasmine Dent

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$44
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$44
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
303939343035
Row ID
253039393430358XXXX-XPV

Jasmine Dent holds the role of Na at Building and Safety within Na. Their status is per event. In 2025, their total compensation was $44. Their bargaining unit is XX.

Linda Brown

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$28
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
323037363933
Row ID
253230373639338XXXX-XPV

Linda Brown is a Na at Building and Safety within Na. They work per event. 2025 total compensation came to $28. Union affiliation: XX.

Fred Wohlfarth

Na/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$25
Sub-department
NA
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25
Employment type
Per Event
Union / bargaining unit
XX

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
XXXX-X
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
323638363733
Row ID
253236383637338XXXX-XPV

Fred Wohlfarth is a Na at Building and Safety within Na. They work per event. 2025 total compensation came to $25. They are represented by XX.

Van Ambatielos

Commissioner II/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Sub-department
NON-REPRESENTED - OTHER
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
00

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
0101-2
Job Status
Active
Record Number
363938363832
Row ID
2536393836383280101-2PT

Van Ambatielos is a Commissioner II at Building and Safety within Non-Represented - Other. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $0. Their bargaining unit is 00.

Todd Borzi

Senior Building Inspector/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Sub-department
INSPECTORS
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
05

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
4213-0
Job Status
Active
Record Number
3135353133
Row ID
25313535313384213-0PT

Todd Borzi holds the role of Senior Building Inspector at Building and Safety within Inspectors. Their status is part-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $0. Union affiliation: 05.

Marsha Brown

Commissioner II/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Sub-department
NON-REPRESENTED - OTHER
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
00

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
0101-2
Job Status
Active
Record Number
3635353339
Row ID
25363535333980101-2PT

At Building and Safety, Marsha Brown serves as a Commissioner II within Non-Represented - Other. They work part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $0. Their bargaining unit is 00.

Victor Cuevas

Commissioner II/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Sub-department
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
36

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
4219-2
Job Status
Active
Record Number
3538373932
Row ID
25353837393284219-2FT

Victor Cuevas is a Commissioner II at Building and Safety within Management Employees. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $0. Union affiliation: 36.

Barry Friesen

Examiner of Elevator Constructors/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Sub-department
NON-REPRESENTED - OTHER
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
00

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
0122-0
Job Status
Active
Record Number
3037313934
Row ID
25303731393480122-0PT

Barry Friesen holds the role of Examiner of Elevator Constructors at Building and Safety within Non-Represented - Other. Their status is part-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $0. Their bargaining unit is 00.

Joshua Hauff

Student Professional Worker/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Sub-department
NON-REPRESENTED - OTHER
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
00

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
1502-0
Job Status
Active
Record Number
343031303134
Row ID
2534303130313481502-0PT

Joshua Hauff is a Student Professional Worker at Building and Safety within Non-Represented - Other. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $0. Union affiliation: 00.

Helena Jubany

Commissioner II/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Sub-department
NON-REPRESENTED - OTHER
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
00

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
0101-2
Job Status
Active
Record Number
383138323932
Row ID
2538313832393280101-2PT

At Building and Safety, Helena Jubany serves as a Commissioner II within Non-Represented - Other. They work part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $0. They are represented by 00.

Timothy Key

Building Mechanical Inspector/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Sub-department
INSPECTORS
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
05

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
4251-0
Job Status
Active
Record Number
3233313133
Row ID
25323331313384251-0PT

Timothy Key works as a Building Mechanical Inspector for Building and Safety within Inspectors. Their status is part-time. Timothy earned $0 in 2025. They are represented by 05.

Andrew Longoria

Senior Building Mechanical Inspector/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Sub-department
INSPECTORS
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
05

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
4253-0
Job Status
Active
Record Number
3133333033
Row ID
25313333303384253-0PT

Andrew Longoria holds the role of Senior Building Mechanical Inspector at Building and Safety within Inspectors. Their status is part-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $0. Their bargaining unit is 05.

Michael Naduvilekoot

Office Engineering Technician/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
7212-0
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
333337343234
Row ID
2533333734323487212-0FT

Michael Naduvilekoot holds the role of Office Engineering Technician at Building and Safety. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $0.

Cirilo Reyes

Examiner of Steam and Diesel Engineers/Building and Safety

2025 total comp
$0
Sub-department
NON-REPRESENTED - OTHER
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit
00

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
8
Job Class Pay Grade
0121-0
Job Status
Active
Record Number
343337363031
Row ID
2534333736303180121-0PT

At Building and Safety, Cirilo Reyes serves as a Examiner of Steam and Diesel Engineers within Non-Represented - Other. They work part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $0. Their bargaining unit is 00.