City of Los Angeles / Water and Power / Utility Buyer

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Utility Buyer

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

28 employees hold this title in Water and Power. Median total compensation for the role is $86,124, below the department median of $106,911.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $86,124
Agency median: $106,911
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$58,942$98,904+

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How total compensation varies among the 28 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of Los Angeles

Utility Buyer is held in 4 City of Los Angeles departments. In Water and Power, the median of $86,124 ranks #1 of 4.

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$472 · 1

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Median total compensation for the Utility Buyer role in other City of Los Angelesdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Water and Power

Building Repairer 74
Carpenter 71
Civil Engineering Associate 468
Commercial Field Representative 123
Commercial Service Supervisor 104
Construction Asbestos Worker X 70
Construction Carpenter X 95
Construction Electrical Helper 70
Construction Electrical Mechanic 154
Construction Helper X 116
Custodian 160
Custodian Service Representative 794
Cvl Engineering Drafting Technician 94
Electric Distribution Mechanic 535
Electric Service Representative 80
Electric Station Operator 249
Electrical Craft Helper 333
Electrical Distribution Mechanical Supervisor 106
Electrical Engineer 127
Electrical Engineering Associate 732
Electrical Mechanic 488
Electrical Mechanic Supervisor 94
Electrical Repairer 82
Electrical Services Manager 96
Electrical Test Technician 130
Equipment Operator 128
Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic 96
Heavy Duty Truck Operator 93
Maintenance Construction Helper 262
Management Analyst 296
Mechanical Engineering Associate 186
Meter Reader 165
Power Engineering Manager 61
Principal Clerk Utility 113
Programmer Analyst 168
Security Officer 282
Senior Administrative Clerk 560
Senior Commercial Field Representative 84
Senior Electrical Mechanic 73
Senior Utility Accountant 88
Steam Plant Assistant 132
Steam Plant Operator 84
Stm Plant Maintenance Mechanic 57
Storekeeper 106
Student Engineer 60
Student Engineering 60
Student Worker 86
Systems Analyst 95
Systems Programmer 126
Ug Distribution Construction Mechanic 109
Utility Accountant 73
Utility Administrator 172
Utility Executive Secretary 58
Utility Pre-Craft Trainee 125
Utility Services Manager 69
Utility Services Specialist 158
Warehouse & Toolroom Worker 92
Water Utility Supervisor 89
Water Utility Worker 302
Waterworks Engineer 57

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Kevin Rudolph

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$100,207

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $65,616
Overtime: $1,956
Other pay: $866
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $100,207
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353938343638
Row ID: 25WP353938343638FT

Kevin Rudolph holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,207. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Shaun Larsuel

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$97,794

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $64,943
Overtime: $857
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $97,794
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373830373832
Row ID: 25WP373830373832FT

At Water and Power, Shaun Larsuel serves as a Utility Buyer within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,794. Union affiliation: 4.

Eric Lau

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$96,138

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $67,413
Overtime: $185
Other pay: $71
Benefits: $28,468
Total compensation: $96,138
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373836383939
Row ID: 25WP373836383939FT

Eric Lau is a Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,138. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Daisy Curaming

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$94,314

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $65,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $28,468
Total compensation: $94,314
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393039313632
Row ID: 25WP393039313632FT

Daisy Curaming holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,314. Their bargaining unit is 4.

R Albert Juanico

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$93,848

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $61,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $93,848
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373333353033
Row ID: 25WP373333353033FT

R Albert Juanico holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,848. Union affiliation: 4.

Yul Kwon

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$93,273

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $59,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,579
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $93,273
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323432383337
Row ID: 25WP323432383337FT

Yul Kwon holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,273. Union affiliation: 4.

Jenny Chen

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$93,066

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $65,450
Overtime: $218
Other pay: $73
Benefits: $27,325
Total compensation: $93,066
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343034313630
Row ID: 25WP343034313630FT

Jenny Chen works as a Utility Buyer for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Jenny earned $93,066 in 2025. Union affiliation: 4.

Romel Prescott

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$92,894

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $65,198
Overtime: $463
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $27,083
Total compensation: $92,894
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353431323931
Row ID: 25WP353431323931FT

Romel Prescott works as a Utility Buyer for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Romel earned $92,894 in 2025. Union affiliation: 4.

Araz Khachikian

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$90,140

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $64,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $25,058
Total compensation: $90,140
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373930303034
Row ID: 25WP373930303034FT

At Water and Power, Araz Khachikian serves as a Utility Buyer within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,140. They are represented by 4.

Gwendolyn Weaver

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$89,951

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $64,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $24,493
Total compensation: $89,951
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343339363934
Row ID: 25WP343339363934FT

Gwendolyn Weaver holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,951. They are represented by 4.

Jamie Vasquez

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$89,312

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $64,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,355
Total compensation: $89,312
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313239353838
Row ID: 25WP313239353838FT

At Water and Power, Jamie Vasquez serves as a Utility Buyer within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,312. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Justin Lin

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$88,084

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $65,364
Overtime: $46
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $22,673
Total compensation: $88,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343539393136
Row ID: 25WP343539393136FT

At Water and Power, Justin Lin serves as a Utility Buyer within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,084. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Ness Cua

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$87,505

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $64,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $22,421
Total compensation: $87,505
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303636313938
Row ID: 25WP303636313938FT

Ness Cua holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,505. Union affiliation: 4.

Jose Carlos

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$86,332

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $64,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,375
Total compensation: $86,332
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353138313035
Row ID: 25WP353138313035FT

Jose Carlos works as a Utility Buyer for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $86,332 in 2025. They are represented by 4.

Maurice Kim

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$85,916

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $60,945
Overtime: $695
Other pay: $343
Benefits: $23,932
Total compensation: $85,916
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363935333534
Row ID: 25WP363935333534FT

Maurice Kim is a Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,916. Union affiliation: 4.

Thomas Lee

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$83,019

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $64,957
Overtime: $95
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $17,967
Total compensation: $83,019
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353932383237
Row ID: 25WP353932383237FT

Thomas Lee works as a Utility Buyer for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $83,019 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Nizar Faruk

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$80,528

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $55,183
Overtime: $162
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $25,058
Total compensation: $80,528
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303333343732
Row ID: 25WP303333343732FT

Nizar Faruk holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,528. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Jaimesha Dent Ferrell

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$80,030

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $40,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,720
Benefits: $23,759
Total compensation: $80,030
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353634373431
Row ID: 25WP353634373431FT

Jaimesha Dent Ferrell holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,030. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Eduardo Garfias

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$79,579

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $54,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $309
Benefits: $24,355
Total compensation: $79,579
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373336303031
Row ID: 25WP373336303031FT

Eduardo Garfias holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,579. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Jeffrey Cruz

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$78,383

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $67,029
Overtime: $46
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $78,383
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363039333439
Row ID: 25WP363039333439FT

Jeffrey Cruz holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,383. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Michael Rodriguez

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$77,713

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $64,957
Overtime: $1,302
Other pay: $412
Benefits: $11,043
Total compensation: $77,713
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373333373137
Row ID: 25WP373333373137FT

Michael Rodriguez is a Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,713. They are represented by 4.

Aarica King

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$77,500

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $54,975
Overtime: $512
Other pay: $254
Benefits: $21,760
Total compensation: $77,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393330373530
Row ID: 25WP393330373530FT

Aarica King holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,500. They are represented by 4.

Andrew Castro

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$77,329

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $64,959
Overtime: $841
Other pay: $345
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $77,329
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3799-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313235323431
Row ID: 25WP313235323431FT

Andrew Castro works as a Utility Buyer for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $77,329 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Ramiro Gonzalez

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$77,181

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $52,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,493
Total compensation: $77,181
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363938353733
Row ID: 25WP363938353733FT

At Water and Power, Ramiro Gonzalez serves as a Utility Buyer within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,181. They are represented by 4.

Douglas Vernon-Scott

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$67,698

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $62,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,646
Total compensation: $67,698
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313035373636
Row ID: 25WP313035373636FT

Douglas Vernon-Scott works as a Utility Buyer for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Douglas earned $67,698 in 2025. They are represented by 4.

Brian Garcia

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$66,491

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $55,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $66,491
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323030343235
Row ID: 25WP323030343235FT

Brian Garcia is a Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,491. Union affiliation: 4.

Manuel Sencion

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$63,903

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $52,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $525
Benefits: $10,653
Total compensation: $63,903
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343134363334
Row ID: 25WP343134363334FT

Manuel Sencion holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,903. They are represented by 4.

Marcus Gallardo

Utility Buyer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$58,942

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $46,666
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $12,151
Total compensation: $58,942
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1861-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP303339343536
Row ID: 25WP303339343536FT

Marcus Gallardo holds the role of Utility Buyer at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,942. Their bargaining unit is 4.