City of Los Angeles / Public Works - Sanitation

Agency file

Public Works - Sanitation

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

The Public Works - Sanitation operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2025, this agency had 4,005 employees with median total compensation of $118,358; the highest distinct record was $427,042.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $430.8M
Employees: 4,005
Median total: $118,358
Highest record: $427,042

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$235,160+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,005 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($118,358) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $78,508 (73%)
Overtime — $9,989 (9%)
Other — $4,636 (4%)
Benefits — $14,421 (13%)

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

$5,777

$51,459

$118,358

$152,324

$186,275

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $186,275 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,777. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Refuse Collection Truck Operator II

758 · $136,324

Maintenance Laborer

381 · $88,682

317 · $952

Environmental Compliance Inspector

166 · $134,683

Wastewater Conveyance Operator II

164 · $137,597

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$405.3M —	3,444 —	$124,553 —
2025	$430.8M ▲ 6.3%	4,005 ▲ 16.3%	$118,358 ▼ 5.0%

Record list

Employees

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Steven Corona

Plumber/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$178,634

Sub-department: Building Trades
Base pay: $119,846
Overtime: $40,356
Other pay: $7,534
Benefits: $10,899
Total compensation: $178,634
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 02

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3443-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 333739393931
Row ID: 25333739393931823443-0FT

Steven Corona works as a Plumber for Public Works - Sanitation within Building Trades. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $178,634 in 2025. Union affiliation: 02.

Fabian Parson

Wastewater Treatment Operator I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$178,617

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $117,902
Overtime: $40,839
Other pay: $1,380
Benefits: $18,496
Total compensation: $178,617
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4123-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 363638343533
Row ID: 25363638343533824123-1FT

Fabian Parson works as a Wastewater Treatment Operator I for Public Works - Sanitation within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. Their status is full-time. Fabian earned $178,617 in 2025. Union affiliation: 09.

Andres Lezama Jr

Wastewater Treatment Operator I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$178,611

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $132,020
Overtime: $34,799
Other pay: $1,230
Benefits: $10,562
Total compensation: $178,611
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4123-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 393032303035
Row ID: 25393032303035824123-1FT

Andres Lezama Jr works as a Wastewater Treatment Operator I for Public Works - Sanitation within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. Their status is full-time. Andres earned $178,611 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 09.

Adilio Jesus Lara

Systems Analyst/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$178,505

Sub-department: Administrative
Base pay: $108,924
Overtime: $47,290
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $22,290
Total compensation: $178,505
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 01

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 1596-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 353730343135
Row ID: 25353730343135821596-0FT

Adilio Jesus Lara works as a Systems Analyst for Public Works - Sanitation within Administrative. Their status is full-time. Adilio earned $178,505 in 2025. Union affiliation: 01.

Salvador Rosales

Chief Environmental Compliance Inspector II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$178,472

Sub-department: Supervisory Technical
Base pay: $163,175
Overtime: $903
Other pay: $3,483
Benefits: $10,911
Total compensation: $178,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 19

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4289-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 383836393733
Row ID: 25383836393733824289-2FT

Salvador Rosales works as a Chief Environmental Compliance Inspector II for Public Works - Sanitation within Supervisory Technical. Their status is full-time. Salvador earned $178,472 in 2025. They are represented by 19.

Reginald Taylor

Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$178,384

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $140,743
Overtime: $11,167
Other pay: $198
Benefits: $26,276
Total compensation: $178,384
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4124-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 313135323233
Row ID: 25313135323233824124-0FT

Reginald Taylor holds the role of Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator at Public Works - Sanitation within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,384. They are represented by 09.

Nicholas Smith

Wastewater Treatment Operator I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$178,298

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $127,480
Overtime: $31,652
Other pay: $644
Benefits: $18,522
Total compensation: $178,298
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4123-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 343032303035
Row ID: 25343032303035824123-1FT

Nicholas Smith works as a Wastewater Treatment Operator I for Public Works - Sanitation within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $178,298 in 2025. They are represented by 09.

Raul Morales

Refuse Collection Truck Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$178,284

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $94,599
Overtime: $51,180
Other pay: $6,014
Benefits: $26,492
Total compensation: $178,284
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3580-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 333336383933
Row ID: 25333336383933823580-2FT

Raul Morales is a Refuse Collection Truck Operator II at Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $178,284. Union affiliation: 04.

Elan Quinones

Wastewater Treatment Operator I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$178,246

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $118,134
Overtime: $34,954
Other pay: $4,790
Benefits: $20,367
Total compensation: $178,246
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4123-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 333037313933
Row ID: 25333037313933824123-1FT

Elan Quinones holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Operator I at Public Works - Sanitation within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,246. Their bargaining unit is 09.

Marcel Anaya

Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,922

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $162,737
Overtime: $426
Other pay: $3,848
Benefits: $10,911
Total compensation: $177,922
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4124-0
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 303938343533
Row ID: 25303938343533824124-0FT

At Public Works - Sanitation, Marcel Anaya serves as a Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,922. Union affiliation: 09.

Brandon Gharios

Environmental Compliance Inspector/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,829

Base pay: $133,627
Overtime: $19,163
Other pay: $7,290
Benefits: $17,749
Total compensation: $177,829
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: XXXX-X
Job Status: Inactive
Record Number: 323839373034
Row ID: 2532383937303482XXXX-XFT

At Public Works - Sanitation, Brandon Gharios serves as a Environmental Compliance Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,829.

Ripsime Ter Galstyan

Management Analyst/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,806

Sub-department: Administrative
Base pay: $126,006
Overtime: $24,520
Other pay: $680
Benefits: $26,600
Total compensation: $177,806
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 01

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 9184-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 303633353932
Row ID: 25303633353932829184-0FT

Ripsime Ter Galstyan is a Management Analyst at Public Works - Sanitation within Administrative. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $177,806. They are represented by 01.

Tri Lam

Sheet Metal Worker/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,786

Sub-department: Building Trades
Base pay: $117,214
Overtime: $46,468
Other pay: $3,803
Benefits: $10,301
Total compensation: $177,786
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 02

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3775-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 323436393033
Row ID: 25323436393033823775-0FT

Tri Lam is a Sheet Metal Worker at Public Works - Sanitation within Building Trades. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $177,786. Their bargaining unit is 02.

Vincent Myles

Refuse Collection Truck Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,597

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $94,692
Overtime: $53,132
Other pay: $3,281
Benefits: $26,492
Total compensation: $177,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3580-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 323933353733
Row ID: 25323933353733823580-2FT

Vincent Myles is a Refuse Collection Truck Operator II at Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $177,597. They are represented by 04.

Amanda Lujan

Environmental Engineering Associate III/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,399

Sub-department: Professional Engineering and Scientific
Base pay: $147,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,212
Benefits: $23,892
Total compensation: $177,399
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 08

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 7871-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 383430333733
Row ID: 25383430333733827871-3FT

Amanda Lujan holds the role of Environmental Engineering Associate III at Public Works - Sanitation within Professional Engineering and Scientific. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,399. They are represented by 08.

Victor Mejia

Refuse Collection Truck Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,304

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $94,692
Overtime: $52,435
Other pay: $3,685
Benefits: $26,492
Total compensation: $177,304
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3580-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 343131353433
Row ID: 25343131353433823580-2FT

At Public Works - Sanitation, Victor Mejia serves as a Refuse Collection Truck Operator II within Equipment Operation and Labor. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,304. Union affiliation: 04.

Adrian Hernandez

Wastewater Conveyance Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,255

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $101,080
Overtime: $46,096
Other pay: $3,570
Benefits: $26,510
Total compensation: $177,255
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4110-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3130363839
Row ID: 253130363839824110-2FT

Adrian Hernandez holds the role of Wastewater Conveyance Operator II at Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,255. Union affiliation: 04.

Dennis Guerrero Ii

Wastewater Treatment Operator I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,245

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $126,924
Overtime: $23,161
Other pay: $586
Benefits: $26,574
Total compensation: $177,245
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4123-1
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 383032303035
Row ID: 25383032303035824123-1FT

Dennis Guerrero Ii holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Operator I at Public Works - Sanitation within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,245. Union affiliation: 09.

Joseph Rodriguez

Refuse Collection Truck Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,189

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $90,978
Overtime: $53,599
Other pay: $6,119
Benefits: $26,492
Total compensation: $177,189
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3580-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 313832393533
Row ID: 25313832393533823580-2FT

Joseph Rodriguez is a Refuse Collection Truck Operator II at Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $177,189. Union affiliation: 04.

Michael Judd

Wastewater Treatment Electrician I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,104

Sub-department: Building Trades
Base pay: $128,564
Overtime: $13,596
Other pay: $8,349
Benefits: $26,594
Total compensation: $177,104
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 02

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 5615-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 393430303135
Row ID: 25393430303135825615-1FT

At Public Works - Sanitation, Michael Judd serves as a Wastewater Treatment Electrician I within Building Trades. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,104. They are represented by 02.

Karina Afework

Environmental Engineer/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$177,021

Sub-department: Supervisory Professional Engineering and Scientific
Base pay: $147,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,896
Benefits: $22,677
Total compensation: $177,021
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 17

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 7872-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 323135363933
Row ID: 25323135363933827872-0FT

At Public Works - Sanitation, Karina Afework serves as a Environmental Engineer within Supervisory Professional Engineering and Scientific. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,021. Union affiliation: 17.

Lavan Terry

Wastewater Treatment Operator I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$176,990

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $122,080
Overtime: $28,095
Other pay: $1,324
Benefits: $25,491
Total compensation: $176,990
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4123-1
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 353831343031
Row ID: 25353831343031824123-1FT

Lavan Terry holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Operator I at Public Works - Sanitation within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,990. Union affiliation: 09.

Francisco Martin

Maintenance Laborer/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$176,795

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $72,218
Overtime: $69,563
Other pay: $8,932
Benefits: $26,082
Total compensation: $176,795
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3112-6
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 333936313733
Row ID: 25333936313733823112-6FT

Francisco Martin works as a Maintenance Laborer for Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. Their status is full-time. Francisco earned $176,795 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 04.

Ronaldo Milo

Environmental Supervisor II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$176,772

Sub-department: Professional Engineering and Scientific
Base pay: $151,642
Overtime: $1,874
Other pay: $4,261
Benefits: $18,993
Total compensation: $176,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 08

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 7871-3
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3430373936
Row ID: 253430373936827871-3FT

Ronaldo Milo works as a Environmental Supervisor II for Public Works - Sanitation within Professional Engineering and Scientific. Their status is full-time. Ronaldo earned $176,772 in 2025. They are represented by 08.

Jose Gutierrez

Pipefitter/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$176,675

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $121,724
Overtime: $21,050
Other pay: $7,644
Benefits: $26,257
Total compensation: $176,675
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3580-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3239313835
Row ID: 253239313835823580-2FT

Jose Gutierrez holds the role of Pipefitter at Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,675. Their bargaining unit is 04.

Francisco Monterroso

Wastewater Conveyance Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$176,622

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $103,245
Overtime: $43,707
Other pay: $3,153
Benefits: $26,518
Total compensation: $176,622
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4110-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 383734313134
Row ID: 25383734313134824110-2FT

Francisco Monterroso is a Wastewater Conveyance Operator II at Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $176,622. Union affiliation: 04.

Tri Nguyen

Wastewater Treatment Operator I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$176,607

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $144,311
Overtime: $20,035
Other pay: $1,383
Benefits: $10,878
Total compensation: $176,607
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4123-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 333334333035
Row ID: 25333334333035824123-1FT

Tri Nguyen is a Wastewater Treatment Operator I at Public Works - Sanitation within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $176,607. Union affiliation: 09.

Min Kim

Wastewater Treatment Operator I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$176,550

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $122,814
Overtime: $29,802
Other pay: $2,087
Benefits: $21,847
Total compensation: $176,550
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4123-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 323032303035
Row ID: 25323032303035824123-1FT

At Public Works - Sanitation, Min Kim serves as a Wastewater Treatment Operator I within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,550. Union affiliation: 09.

Elizabeth Gutierrez

Senior Management Analyst I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$176,549

Sub-department: Supervisory Administrative
Base pay: $155,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $831
Benefits: $20,716
Total compensation: $176,549
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 20

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 9171-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3535353933
Row ID: 253535353933829171-1FT

Elizabeth Gutierrez works as a Senior Management Analyst I for Public Works - Sanitation within Supervisory Administrative. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $176,549 in 2025. They are represented by 20.

Jessica Chavez

Civil Engineer/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$176,546

Sub-department: Supervisory Professional Engineering and Scientific
Base pay: $160,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,527
Benefits: $10,911
Total compensation: $176,546
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 17

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 7237-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 313235363133
Row ID: 25313235363133827237-0FT

Jessica Chavez is a Civil Engineer at Public Works - Sanitation within Supervisory Professional Engineering and Scientific. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $176,546. Union affiliation: 17.

Mariano Marqueses

Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$176,514

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Operation and Repair
Base pay: $150,675
Overtime: $1,321
Other pay: $1,841
Benefits: $22,677
Total compensation: $176,514
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 09

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4124-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 353836363133
Row ID: 25353836363133824124-0FT

Mariano Marqueses holds the role of Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator at Public Works - Sanitation within Plant Equipment Operation and Repair. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,514. They are represented by 09.