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

Page 1

Denise Chow

Environmental Engineering Associate III/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$48,923

Sub-department: Professional Engineering and Scientific
Base pay: $37,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $587
Benefits: $10,739
Total compensation: $48,923
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: 353937363133
Row ID: 25353937363133827871-3FT

Denise Chow works as a Environmental Engineering Associate III for Public Works - Sanitation within Professional Engineering and Scientific. Their status is full-time. Denise earned $48,923 in 2025. They are represented by 08.

Cody Larsen

Water Biologist II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$48,514

Sub-department: Professional Engineering and Scientific
Base pay: $28,474
Overtime: $1,426
Other pay: $12,071
Benefits: $6,543
Total compensation: $48,514
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 08

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 7856-2
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 303736323633
Row ID: 25303736323633827856-2FT

Cody Larsen is a Water Biologist II at Public Works - Sanitation within Professional Engineering and Scientific. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $48,514. Their bargaining unit is 08.

Luis Garcia

Wastewater Treatment Electrician I/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$48,510

Sub-department: Building Trades
Base pay: $40,643
Overtime: $3,382
Other pay: $941
Benefits: $3,545
Total compensation: $48,510
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: 323838373135
Row ID: 25323838373135825615-1FT

Luis Garcia holds the role of Wastewater Treatment Electrician I at Public Works - Sanitation within Building Trades. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,510. Union affiliation: 02.

Rene Hernandez

Na/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$48,322

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $35,068
Overtime: $7,068
Other pay: $174
Benefits: $6,012
Total compensation: $48,322
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: XXXX-X
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 303039333035
Row ID: 2530303933303582XXXX-XFT

Rene Hernandez holds the role of Na at Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,322. Union affiliation: 04.

Jackie Alexander

Payroll Supervisor/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$47,697

Sub-department: Na
Base pay: $47,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $137
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,697
Employment type: Per Event
Union / bargaining unit: Xx

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: XXXX-X
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3932383231
Row ID: 25393238323182XXXX-XPV

Jackie Alexander is a Payroll Supervisor at Public Works - Sanitation within Na. They work per event. 2025 total compensation came to $47,697. Union affiliation: Xx.

Andrew Howard

Na/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$47,563

Sub-department: Na
Base pay: $5,228
Overtime: $105
Other pay: $42,230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,563
Employment type: Per Event
Union / bargaining unit: Xx

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: XXXX-X
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 353238333633
Row ID: 2535323833363382XXXX-XPV

At Public Works - Sanitation, Andrew Howard serves as a Na within Na. They work per event. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,563. They are represented by Xx.

Donna Deloach

Maintenance Laborer/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$47,401

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $32,142
Overtime: $5,344
Other pay: $532
Benefits: $9,382
Total compensation: $47,401
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: 343732373035
Row ID: 25343732373035823112-6FT

Donna Deloach works as a Maintenance Laborer for Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. Their status is full-time. Donna earned $47,401 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 04.

Spencer Kleinberg

Wastewater Conveyance Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$46,649

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $32,224
Overtime: $150
Other pay: $6,558
Benefits: $7,718
Total compensation: $46,649
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 4110-2
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 393438353633
Row ID: 25393438353633824110-2FT

Spencer Kleinberg 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 $46,649. They are represented by 04.

Anthony Gutierrez

Na/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$46,473

Sub-department: Na
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $2
Other pay: $46,471
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,473
Employment type: Per Event
Union / bargaining unit: Xx

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: XXXX-X
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3635313334
Row ID: 25363531333482XXXX-XPV

Anthony Gutierrez is a Na at Public Works - Sanitation within Na. They work per event. 2025 total compensation came to $46,473. Their bargaining unit is Xx.

Hector Aguilera Jr

Refuse Collection Truck Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$45,903

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $26,899
Overtime: $7,621
Other pay: $339
Benefits: $11,043
Total compensation: $45,903
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: 303437373135
Row ID: 25303437373135823580-2FT

Hector Aguilera Jr 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 $45,903. They are represented by 04.

Courtenay Jackson

Administrative Clerk/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$45,608

Sub-department: Clerical
Base pay: $31,533
Overtime: $3,947
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $9,877
Total compensation: $45,608
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 03

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 1358-0
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 373133393035
Row ID: 25373133393035821358-0FT

Courtenay Jackson works as a Administrative Clerk for Public Works - Sanitation within Clerical. Their status is full-time. Courtenay earned $45,608 in 2025. Union affiliation: 03.

Katherine Keth

Management Analyst/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$45,011

Base pay: $40,234
Overtime: $686
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,091
Total compensation: $45,011
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 1558-0
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3634383139
Row ID: 253634383139821558-0FT

At Public Works - Sanitation, Katherine Keth serves as a Management Analyst. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,011.

Claudia Ramirez Garcia

Senior Administrative Clerk/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$44,948

Sub-department: Clerical
Base pay: $25,857
Overtime: $9,938
Other pay: $5,152
Benefits: $4,001
Total compensation: $44,948
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 03

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 1368-0
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 373234383034
Row ID: 25373234383034821368-0FT

Claudia Ramirez Garcia holds the role of Senior Administrative Clerk at Public Works - Sanitation within Clerical. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,948. Union affiliation: 03.

Eduardo Sanchez

Refuse Collection Truck Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$43,745

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $29,709
Overtime: $2,388
Other pay: $5,436
Benefits: $6,212
Total compensation: $43,745
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3580-2
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 363734363433
Row ID: 25363734363433823580-2FT

Eduardo Sanchez 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 $43,745. Their bargaining unit is 04.

Traci Minamide

Na/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$43,279

Sub-department: Management Employees
Base pay: $43,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,279
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 36

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 7225-0
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3433383335
Row ID: 253433383335827225-0PT

Traci Minamide holds the role of Na at Public Works - Sanitation within Management Employees. Their status is part-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,279. They are represented by 36.

Eric Ha

Environmental Specialist II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$42,522

Sub-department: Professional Engineering and Scientific
Base pay: $31,862
Overtime: $533
Other pay: $6,656
Benefits: $3,470
Total compensation: $42,522
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 08

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 7310-2
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 373034383035
Row ID: 25373034383035827310-2FT

Eric Ha holds the role of Environmental Specialist II at Public Works - Sanitation within Professional Engineering and Scientific. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,522. They are represented by 08.

Heriberto Hernandez Negrete

Na/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$42,390

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $22,018
Overtime: $15,931
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,441
Total compensation: $42,390
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: XXXX-X
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 313536373135
Row ID: 2531353637313582XXXX-XFT

Heriberto Hernandez Negrete is a Na at Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $42,390. Their bargaining unit is 04.

Michael Insuasti

Refuse Collection Truck Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$41,692

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $26,899
Overtime: $7,823
Other pay: $315
Benefits: $6,655
Total compensation: $41,692
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: 323337373135
Row ID: 25323337373135823580-2FT

Michael Insuasti works as a Refuse Collection Truck Operator II for Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $41,692 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 04.

Jose Perez Lara

Management Assistant/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$41,324

Base pay: $30,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $765
Benefits: $9,895
Total compensation: $41,324
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 1860-0
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 303934333733
Row ID: 25303934333733821860-0FT

Jose Perez Lara works as a Management Assistant for Public Works - Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $41,324 in 2025.

Earl Mallet

Na/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$41,105

Sub-department: Na
Base pay: $13,829
Overtime: $86
Other pay: $27,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,105
Employment type: Per Event
Union / bargaining unit: Xx

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: XXXX-X
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3433393435
Row ID: 25343339343582XXXX-XPV

At Public Works - Sanitation, Earl Mallet serves as a Na within Na. They work per event. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,105. They are represented by Xx.

Tiffannie Winfield

Project Coordinator/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$40,905

Sub-department: Administrative
Base pay: $40,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $660
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,905
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 01

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 1537-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 373532373035
Row ID: 25373532373035821537-0PT

At Public Works - Sanitation, Tiffannie Winfield serves as a Project Coordinator within Administrative. They work part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,905. Their bargaining unit is 01.

Erick Smith Jr

Refuse Collection Truck Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$40,585

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $26,899
Overtime: $5,716
Other pay: $327
Benefits: $7,643
Total compensation: $40,585
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: 353633383333
Row ID: 25353633383333823580-2FT

Erick Smith Jr 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 $40,585. Their bargaining unit is 04.

Donald Jackson

Maintenance Assistant/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$39,966

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $33,102
Overtime: $533
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $6,032
Total compensation: $39,966
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3113-2
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 333338303035
Row ID: 25333338303035823113-2FT

Donald Jackson holds the role of Maintenance Assistant at Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,966. Union affiliation: 04.

Eduardo Sandoval

Maintenance Laborer/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$39,683

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $28,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,432
Benefits: $10,179
Total compensation: $39,683
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: 303139343933
Row ID: 25303139343933823112-6FT

At Public Works - Sanitation, Eduardo Sandoval serves as a Maintenance Laborer within Equipment Operation and Labor. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,683. Their bargaining unit is 04.

Oscar Garcia Esquite

Refuse Collection Truck Operator II/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$39,633

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $26,600
Overtime: $8,238
Other pay: $339
Benefits: $4,456
Total compensation: $39,633
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: 313337373135
Row ID: 25313337373135823580-2FT

At Public Works - Sanitation, Oscar Garcia Esquite serves as a Refuse Collection Truck Operator II within Equipment Operation and Labor. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,633. They are represented by 04.

Louis Johnson

Na/Public Works - Sanitation

2025 total comp

$39,609

Sub-department: Equipment Operation and Labor
Base pay: $7,786
Overtime: $7
Other pay: $29,940
Benefits: $1,877
Total compensation: $39,609
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 04

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 82
Job Class Pay Grade: 3580-2
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3633333332
Row ID: 253633333332823580-2FT

Louis Johnson works as a Na for Public Works - Sanitation within Equipment Operation and Labor. Their status is full-time. Louis earned $39,609 in 2025. Union affiliation: 04.