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

-$288$234,626+

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

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

Custodian Service Reptv

794 · $73,993

Electrical Engineering Associate

732 · $111,336

Senior Administrative Clerk

524 · $75,552

Electric Distribution Mechanic

491 · $174,506

Electrical Mechanic

488 · $129,490

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	$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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Jonathan Renteria

Construction Helper X/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,617

Sub-department: Not Subject to Representation
Base pay: $43,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,617
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: WP353433323735
Row ID: 25WP353433323735FT

At Water and Power, Jonathan Renteria serves as a Construction Helper X within Not Subject to Representation. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,617. They are represented by Z.

Fabian Cruz

Construction Helper X/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,614

Sub-department: Not Subject to Representation
Base pay: $43,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,614
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: WP363931353631
Row ID: 25WP363931353631FT

At Water and Power, Fabian Cruz serves as a Construction Helper X within Not Subject to Representation. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,614. Their bargaining unit is Z.

Lonnie Edmond

Senior Administrative Clerk/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,610

Sub-department: Clerical Unit
Base pay: $47,448
Overtime: $8,578
Other pay: $1,401
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $68,610
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: WP333938373530
Row ID: 25WP333938373530FT

Lonnie Edmond is a Senior Administrative Clerk at Water and Power within Clerical Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,610. Their bargaining unit is 7.

Jeffrey Benavides

Construction Helper X/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,580

Sub-department: Not Subject to Representation
Base pay: $42,396
Overtime: $1,427
Other pay: $24,757
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,580
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: WP393033373734
Row ID: 25WP393033373734FT

Jeffrey Benavides 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 $68,580. Their bargaining unit is Z.

Eliseo Alcocer

Principal Clerk Utility/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,572

Sub-department: Supervisory Clerical & Administrative Unit
Base pay: $40,749
Overtime: $6,623
Other pay: $1,831
Benefits: $19,369
Total compensation: $68,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: W

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1202-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343630303436
Row ID: 25WP343630303436FT

At Water and Power, Eliseo Alcocer serves as a Principal Clerk Utility within Supervisory Clerical & Administrative Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,572. Their bargaining unit is W.

Eric Luu

Systems Analyst/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,557

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $61,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $7,541
Total compensation: $68,557
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1596-4
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353134373231
Row ID: 25WP353134373231FT

Eric Luu is a Systems Analyst at Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,557. Their bargaining unit is 4.

Cynthia Jaquez

Senior Administrative Clerk/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,501

Sub-department: Clerical Unit
Base pay: $46,366
Overtime: $6,519
Other pay: $2,451
Benefits: $13,165
Total compensation: $68,501
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: WP383030363933
Row ID: 25WP383030363933FT

At Water and Power, Cynthia Jaquez serves as a Senior Administrative Clerk within Clerical Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,501. They are represented by 7.

Omar Mendez

Electrical Mechanic/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,488

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $46,062
Overtime: $8,479
Other pay: $3,295
Benefits: $10,653
Total compensation: $68,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3841-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373930303030
Row ID: 25WP373930303030FT

Omar Mendez holds the role of Electrical Mechanic at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,488. They are represented by 8.

Carol Jimenez

Real Estate Associate/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,475

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $51,023
Overtime: $4,779
Other pay: $929
Benefits: $11,744
Total compensation: $68,475
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1941-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373232303031
Row ID: 25WP373232303031FT

Carol Jimenez works as a Real Estate Associate for Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Carol earned $68,475 in 2025. They are represented by 2.

Jonathan Chang

Custodian Service Reptv/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,472

Sub-department: Clerical Unit
Base pay: $40,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $28,468
Total compensation: $68,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 7

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1230-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333232323130
Row ID: 25WP333232323130FT

At Water and Power, Jonathan Chang serves as a Custodian Service Reptv within Clerical Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,472. Their bargaining unit is 7.

John Duran

Custodian/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,462

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $36,461
Overtime: $13,734
Other pay: $7,083
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $68,462
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3156-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313930393933
Row ID: 25WP313930393933FT

John Duran holds the role of Custodian at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,462. They are represented by 8.

Giovanni Urieta

Construction Carpenter X/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,435

Sub-department: Not Subject to Representation
Base pay: $43,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,553
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,435
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Z

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 0912-1
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373334333131
Row ID: 25WP373334333131FT

Giovanni Urieta holds the role of Construction Carpenter X at Water and Power within Not Subject to Representation. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,435. Their bargaining unit is Z.

Anthony Spearman

Custodian/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,387

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $33,649
Overtime: $4,509
Other pay: $2,904
Benefits: $27,325
Total compensation: $68,387
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3156-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP353631383932
Row ID: 25WP353631383932FT

Anthony Spearman is a Custodian at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,387. They are represented by 8.

Timne Randolph

Custodian Service Reptv/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,382

Sub-department: Clerical Unit
Base pay: $39,196
Overtime: $1,895
Other pay: $717
Benefits: $26,575
Total compensation: $68,382
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: WP313831323130
Row ID: 25WP313831323130FT

Timne Randolph is a Custodian Service Reptv at Water and Power within Clerical Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,382. Union affiliation: 7.

Roger Hurtado

Construction Helper X/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,363

Sub-department: Not Subject to Representation
Base pay: $43,161
Overtime: $71
Other pay: $25,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,363
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: WP303332363835
Row ID: 25WP303332363835FT

At Water and Power, Roger Hurtado serves as a Construction Helper X within Not Subject to Representation. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,363. Their bargaining unit is Z.

Ryan Nakakura

Management Analyst/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,354

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $57,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $125
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $68,354
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 9184-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343036383531
Row ID: 25WP343036383531FT

At Water and Power, Ryan Nakakura serves as a Management Analyst within Administrative Representation Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,354. Union affiliation: 4.

Cesar Silva

Construction Helper X/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,352

Sub-department: Not Subject to Representation
Base pay: $43,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,352
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: WP353330393439
Row ID: 25WP353330393439FT

Cesar Silva is a Construction Helper X at Water and Power within Not Subject to Representation. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,352. Union affiliation: Z.

Porcha Evans

Custodian Service Reptv/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,348

Sub-department: Clerical Unit
Base pay: $23,828
Overtime: $524
Other pay: $20,065
Benefits: $23,932
Total compensation: $68,348
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: WP303731303031
Row ID: 25WP303731303031FT

At Water and Power, Porcha Evans serves as a Custodian Service Reptv within Clerical Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,348. They are represented by 7.

Jesus Aguirre Aguilar

Custodian Service Reptv/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,348

Sub-department: Clerical Unit
Base pay: $39,324
Overtime: $3,414
Other pay: $1,118
Benefits: $24,493
Total compensation: $68,348
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 7

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 1230-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP383532323130
Row ID: 25WP383532323130FT

Jesus Aguirre Aguilar is a Custodian Service Reptv at Water and Power within Clerical Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,348. Their bargaining unit is 7.

Lakeisha Wyatt

Senior Administrative Clerk/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,339

Sub-department: Clerical Unit
Base pay: $45,740
Overtime: $552
Other pay: $1,559
Benefits: $20,488
Total compensation: $68,339
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: WP343135363437
Row ID: 25WP343135363437FT

Lakeisha Wyatt is a Senior Administrative Clerk at Water and Power within Clerical Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,339. They are represented by 7.

Mason Saavedra

Management Analyst/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,320

Sub-department: Administrative Representation Unit
Base pay: $53,565
Overtime: $380
Other pay: $188
Benefits: $14,187
Total compensation: $68,320
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 4

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 9184-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343936313935
Row ID: 25WP343936313935FT

Mason Saavedra works as a Management Analyst for Water and Power within Administrative Representation Unit. Their status is full-time. Mason earned $68,320 in 2025. Union affiliation: 4.

Andres Martinez Juarez

Civil Engineering Associate/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,315

Sub-department: Professional Unit
Base pay: $54,878
Overtime: $1,045
Other pay: $1,208
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $68,315
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 3

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7246-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363736373533
Row ID: 25WP363736373533FT

At Water and Power, Andres Martinez Juarez serves as a Civil Engineering Associate within Professional Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,315. They are represented by 3.

Angie Navarro

Electrical Engineering Associate/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,281

Sub-department: Professional Unit
Base pay: $52,186
Overtime: $1,894
Other pay: $2,050
Benefits: $12,151
Total compensation: $68,281
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 3

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7525-2
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP393330393034
Row ID: 25WP393330393034FT

Angie Navarro holds the role of Electrical Engineering Associate at Water and Power within Professional Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,281. Union affiliation: 3.

Melanie Sturdivant

Custodian Service Reptv/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,265

Sub-department: Clerical Unit
Base pay: $31,270
Overtime: $2,575
Other pay: $5,952
Benefits: $28,468
Total compensation: $68,265
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: WP383732323130
Row ID: 25WP383732323130FT

At Water and Power, Melanie Sturdivant serves as a Custodian Service Reptv within Clerical Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,265. Their bargaining unit is 7.

Alejandro Gutierrez

Construction Helper X/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,261

Sub-department: Not Subject to Representation
Base pay: $42,233
Overtime: $1,246
Other pay: $24,782
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,261
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: WP353535333734
Row ID: 25WP353535333734FT

Alejandro Gutierrez works as a Construction Helper X for Water and Power within Not Subject to Representation. Their status is full-time. Alejandro earned $68,261 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Z.

Valentino Marrufo

Water Utility Worker/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,259

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $25,714
Overtime: $12,356
Other pay: $2,864
Benefits: $27,325
Total compensation: $68,259
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3912-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343135393438
Row ID: 25WP343135393438FT

Valentino Marrufo works as a Water Utility Worker for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Valentino earned $68,259 in 2025. They are represented by 8.

Patricia Adame

Security Officer/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,238

Sub-department: Security Unit (Local 721)
Base pay: $33,636
Overtime: $1,877
Other pay: $5,643
Benefits: $27,083
Total compensation: $68,238
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 0

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3181-3
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343533323937
Row ID: 25WP343533323937FT

Patricia Adame works as a Security Officer for Water and Power within Security Unit (Local 721). Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $68,238 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 0.

Lydia Alegria

Materials Testing Technician/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$68,238

Sub-department: Technical Representation Unit
Base pay: $56,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $525
Benefits: $11,183
Total compensation: $68,238
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 2

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 7968-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323930393831
Row ID: 25WP323930393831FT

Lydia Alegria is a Materials Testing Technician at Water and Power within Technical Representation Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,238. They are represented by 2.