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City of Los Angeles / Water and Power

Agency file

Water and Power

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

The Water and Power operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2025, this agency had 13,363 employees with median total compensation of $106,911; the highest distinct record was $427,259.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$1.5B
Employees
13,363
Median total
$106,911
Highest record
$427,259

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 13,363 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($106,911) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$61,200 (56%)
  • Overtime$18,127 (16%)
  • Other$6,306 (6%)
  • Benefits$24,622 (22%)

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
$59,020
$82,343
$106,911
$133,674
$163,791

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $163,791 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $59,020. 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.

Trend

Year over year

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

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$2.4B
13,431
$174,665
2025
$1.5B
39.1%
13,363
0.5%
$106,911
38.8%

Record list

Employees

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Kenneth Kurowski

Construction & Mtnc Supervisor/Water and Power

2024 total comp
$40,159
Sub-department
Supervisory Blue Collar Unit
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,159
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,159
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
B

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
3127-5
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
WP393030353235
Row ID
24WP393030353235FT

Kenneth Kurowski holds the role of Construction & Mtnc Supervisor at Water and Power within Supervisory Blue Collar Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,159. They are represented by B.

Deborah Morey

Senior Administrative Clerk/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$40,111
Sub-department
Clerical Unit
Base pay
$12,667
Overtime
$52
Other pay
$15,241
Benefits
$12,151
Total compensation
$40,111
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
7

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1368-5
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP353734313031
Row ID
25WP353734313031FT

Deborah Morey holds the role of Senior Administrative Clerk at Water and Power within Clerical Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,111. Union affiliation: 7.

Tony Chan

Power Engineering Manager/Water and Power

2024 total comp
$40,100
Sub-department
Management Employees Unit
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,100
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
9453-5
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
WP313030313036
Row ID
24WP313030313036FT

Tony Chan holds the role of Power Engineering Manager at Water and Power within Management Employees Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,100. They are represented by M.

John Abrajan

Electrical Test Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$40,016
Sub-department
Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$30,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,060
Total compensation
$40,016
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
7512-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP313232303030
Row ID
25WP313232303030FT

At Water and Power, John Abrajan serves as a Electrical Test Technician within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,016. Union affiliation: 8.

Kayden Graves

Electrical Engineering Associate/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$40,009
Sub-department
Professional Unit
Base pay
$32,071
Overtime
$894
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$6,795
Total compensation
$40,009
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
3

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
7525-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP343932303030
Row ID
25WP343932303030FT

Kayden Graves works as a Electrical Engineering Associate for Water and Power within Professional Unit. Their status is full-time. Kayden earned $40,009 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 3.

Reuben Riojas

Utility Pre-Craft Trainee/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$40,003
Sub-department
Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$21,501
Overtime
$1,303
Other pay
$11,552
Benefits
$5,646
Total compensation
$40,003
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1110-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP303236303730
Row ID
25WP303236303730FT

At Water and Power, Reuben Riojas serves as a Utility Pre-Craft Trainee within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,003. Union affiliation: 8.

Denise Langdale

Eltc Stn Operator/Water and Power

2024 total comp
$39,887
Sub-department
Operating Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$32,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
-$235
Benefits
$7,852
Total compensation
$39,887
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
5224-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP333834383831
Row ID
24WP333834383831FT

At Water and Power, Denise Langdale serves as a Eltc Stn Operator within Operating Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,887. Union affiliation: 8.

Nihema Cox

Custodian Service Reptv/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,881
Sub-department
Clerical Unit
Base pay
$3,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,625
Benefits
$10,273
Total compensation
$39,881
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
7

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1230-5
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP373338353931
Row ID
25WP373338353931FT

Nihema Cox holds the role of Custodian Service Reptv at Water and Power within Clerical Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,881. They are represented by 7.

Darlene Solares

Senior Administrative Clerk/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,838
Sub-department
Clerical Unit
Base pay
$28,275
Overtime
$2,570
Other pay
$8,740
Benefits
$254
Total compensation
$39,838
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
7

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1368-4
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP373336303633
Row ID
25WP373336303633FT

Darlene Solares holds the role of Senior Administrative Clerk at Water and Power within Clerical Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,838. Their bargaining unit is 7.

Joshua Ojeda

Construction Helper/Water and Power

2024 total comp
$39,806
Sub-department
Daily Rate
Base pay
$23,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,868
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,806
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Z

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
941-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP353635313031
Row ID
24WP353635313031FT

At Water and Power, Joshua Ojeda serves as a Construction Helper within Daily Rate. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,806. Their bargaining unit is Z.

James Mccafferty

Meter Reader/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,752
Sub-department
Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,601
Benefits
$12,151
Total compensation
$39,752
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1611-5
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP373431333238
Row ID
25WP373431333238FT

James Mccafferty works as a Meter Reader for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. James earned $39,752 in 2025. They are represented by 8.

Bruce Barrow

Utility Pre-Craft Trainee/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,692
Sub-department
Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$22,436
Overtime
$17
Other pay
$11,592
Benefits
$5,646
Total compensation
$39,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1110-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP313133303433
Row ID
25WP313133303433FT

Bruce Barrow is a Utility Pre-Craft Trainee at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $39,692. Union affiliation: 8.

Tracy Williams

Coml Service Reptv/Water and Power

2024 total comp
$39,669
Sub-department
Clerical Unit
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,669
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,669
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
7

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1230-5
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
WP343033383639
Row ID
24WP343033383639FT

At Water and Power, Tracy Williams serves as a Coml Service Reptv within Clerical Unit. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,669. Their bargaining unit is 7.

Teodoro Dela Cruz

Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,640
Sub-department
Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$12,926
Overtime
$2,376
Other pay
$1,968
Benefits
$22,370
Total compensation
$39,640
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
3105-5
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP303334303337
Row ID
25WP303334303337FT

Teodoro Dela Cruz holds the role of Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,640. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Sara Ramirez

Senior Administrative Clerk/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,632
Sub-department
Clerical Unit
Base pay
$33,113
Overtime
$1,328
Other pay
$486
Benefits
$4,705
Total compensation
$39,632
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
7

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1368-2
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP323730303030
Row ID
25WP323730303030FT

Sara Ramirez works as a Senior Administrative Clerk for Water and Power within Clerical Unit. Their status is full-time. Sara earned $39,632 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 7.

Trevor Drake

Eltl Crft Helper/Water and Power

2024 total comp
$39,543
Sub-department
Operating Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$26,006
Overtime
$5,531
Other pay
$1,454
Benefits
$6,552
Total compensation
$39,543
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
3799-5
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
WP323034393937
Row ID
24WP323034393937FT

At Water and Power, Trevor Drake serves as a Eltl Crft Helper within Operating Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,543. They are represented by 8.

David Brooks Aberle

Electrical Test Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,538
Sub-department
Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$30,478
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,060
Total compensation
$39,538
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
7512-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP333232303030
Row ID
25WP333232303030FT

David Brooks Aberle holds the role of Electrical Test Technician at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,538. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Rodney Charles

Security Officer/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,537
Sub-department
Security Unit (Local 721)
Base pay
$5,463
Overtime
$603
Other pay
$22,288
Benefits
$11,183
Total compensation
$39,537
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
0

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
3181-5
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP343331393430
Row ID
25WP343331393430FT

Rodney Charles holds the role of Security Officer at Water and Power within Security Unit (Local 721). Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,537. Their bargaining unit is 0.

Francisco Ramos

Utility Pre-Craft Trainee/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,478
Sub-department
Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$14,317
Overtime
$2,175
Other pay
$8,288
Benefits
$14,697
Total compensation
$39,478
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1110-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP353235323438
Row ID
25WP353235323438FT

Francisco Ramos holds the role of Utility Pre-Craft Trainee at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,478. Union affiliation: 8.

Byron Tatsumi

Eqpt Mchc/Water and Power

2024 total comp
$39,460
Sub-department
Operating Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$12,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,982
Benefits
$2,086
Total compensation
$39,460
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
3711-5
Job Status
Not active
Record Number
WP323833373333
Row ID
24WP323833373333FT

Byron Tatsumi is a Eqpt Mchc at Water and Power within Operating Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $39,460. Their bargaining unit is 8.

James Chhan

Meter Reader/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,349
Sub-department
Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$13,786
Overtime
$2,127
Other pay
$14,147
Benefits
$9,289
Total compensation
$39,349
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1611-5
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP313136303538
Row ID
25WP313136303538FT

At Water and Power, James Chhan serves as a Meter Reader within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,349. Union affiliation: 8.

Galust Navasardyan

Systems Programmer/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,301
Sub-department
Technical Representation Unit
Base pay
$35,339
Overtime
$897
Other pay
$241
Benefits
$2,823
Total compensation
$39,301
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1455-4
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP353433303030
Row ID
25WP353433303030FT

At Water and Power, Galust Navasardyan serves as a Systems Programmer within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,301. Their bargaining unit is 2.

Anh Pham

Construction Eqpt Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,300
Sub-department
Not Subject to Representation
Base pay
$25,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,896
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,300
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Z

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
0920-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP353934323936
Row ID
25WP353934323936FT

At Water and Power, Anh Pham serves as a Construction Eqpt Operator within Not Subject to Representation. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,300. They are represented by Z.

Marco Baltazar

Construction Helper X/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,214
Sub-department
Not Subject to Representation
Base pay
$24,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,283
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,214
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Z

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
0941-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP363033303030
Row ID
25WP363033303030FT

Marco Baltazar holds the role of Construction Helper X at Water and Power within Not Subject to Representation. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,214. Their bargaining unit is Z.

Rony Ortega

Mtnc Construction Helper/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,170
Sub-department
Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$28,925
Overtime
$1,066
Other pay
$624
Benefits
$8,555
Total compensation
$39,170
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
3115-5
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP373836393437
Row ID
25WP373836393437FT

At Water and Power, Rony Ortega serves as a Mtnc Construction Helper within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,170. They are represented by 8.

Breahna Fox

Custodian Service Reptv/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,110
Sub-department
Clerical Unit
Base pay
$34,372
Overtime
$33
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,705
Total compensation
$39,110
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
7

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1230-5
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP393831303030
Row ID
25WP393831303030FT

Breahna Fox works as a Custodian Service Reptv for Water and Power within Clerical Unit. Their status is full-time. Breahna earned $39,110 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 7.

Briece Johansson

Management Analyst/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,093
Sub-department
Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay
$9,822
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,850
Benefits
$7,421
Total compensation
$39,093
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
9184-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP353236323439
Row ID
25WP353236323439FT

Briece Johansson holds the role of Management Analyst at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,093. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Eiphyo Aung

Utility Accountant/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,069
Sub-department
Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay
$27,660
Overtime
$84
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$11,325
Total compensation
$39,069
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1511-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP393631303030
Row ID
25WP393631303030FT

Eiphyo Aung holds the role of Utility Accountant at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,069. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Alvaro Tafolla

Electrical Test Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,060
Sub-department
Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay
$30,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,060
Total compensation
$39,060
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
7512-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP373232303030
Row ID
25WP373232303030FT

Alvaro Tafolla holds the role of Electrical Test Technician at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,060. They are represented by 8.

Quin Mayagoitia

Management Analyst/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,053
Sub-department
Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay
$30,963
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$7,990
Total compensation
$39,053
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
9184-5
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP393433303030
Row ID
25WP393433303030FT

At Water and Power, Quin Mayagoitia serves as a Management Analyst within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,053. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Ernesto Trujillo

Construction Helper X/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$39,021
Sub-department
Not Subject to Representation
Base pay
$24,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,204
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,021
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
Z

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
0941-1
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP303931353439
Row ID
25WP303931353439FT

Ernesto Trujillo works as a Construction Helper X for Water and Power within Not Subject to Representation. Their status is full-time. Ernesto earned $39,021 in 2025. Union affiliation: Z.

Isella Mendoza

Custodian Service Reptv/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$38,992
Sub-department
Clerical Unit
Base pay
$27,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$11,325
Total compensation
$38,992
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
7

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1230-2
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP313731303030
Row ID
25WP313731303030FT

Isella Mendoza is a Custodian Service Reptv at Water and Power within Clerical Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,992. Union affiliation: 7.

Celenita Liza

Custodian Service Reptv/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$38,992
Sub-department
Clerical Unit
Base pay
$27,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$11,325
Total compensation
$38,992
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
7

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
1230-2
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP343731303030
Row ID
25WP343731303030FT

Celenita Liza works as a Custodian Service Reptv for Water and Power within Clerical Unit. Their status is full-time. Celenita earned $38,992 in 2025. Union affiliation: 7.

Maria Sison

Utility Services Manager/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$38,958
Sub-department
Management Employees Unit
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,848
Benefits
$9,110
Total compensation
$38,958
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
9106-5
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP373435343238
Row ID
25WP373435343238FT

Maria Sison holds the role of Utility Services Manager at Water and Power within Management Employees Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,958. They are represented by M.

Nicholas Matevossian

Cvl Engg Drftg Tchn/Water and Power

2025 total comp
$38,923
Sub-department
Technical Representation Unit
Base pay
$30,396
Overtime
$512
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$7,990
Total compensation
$38,923
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code
98
Job Class Pay Grade
7232-2
Job Status
Active
Record Number
WP363132303030
Row ID
25WP363132303030FT

Nicholas Matevossian is a Cvl Engg Drftg Tchn at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,923. Union affiliation: 2.