City and County of San Francisco / Public Works / Administrative Engineer

Job-title file

Administrative Engineer

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

10 employees hold this title in Public Works. Median total compensation for the role is $284,650, above the department median of $165,517.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $2.7M
Role median: $284,650
Agency median: $165,517
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$186,052$287,060+

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

How total compensation varies among the 10 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.

Compare departments

This role across City and County of San Francisco

Administrative Engineer is held in 4 City and County of San Francisco departments. In Public Works, the median of $284,650 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Utilities Commission

$284,712 · 3

Airport Commission

$174,120 · 2

Public Health

$140,071 · 2

Median total compensation for the Administrative Engineer role in other City and County of San Franciscodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Administrative Engineer beyond City and County of San Francisco

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City and County of San Francisco, the median of $284,626 ranks #1 of 2. See Administrative Engineer across all of City and County of San Francisco →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York City

$151,115 · 517

Median total compensation for comparable Administrative Engineer roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Public Works

Accountant III 10
Accountant IV 8
Administrative Analyst 45
Arborist Technician 22
Arch/Landscp Architectrii 18
Architect 20
Architectural Associate 1 16
Architectural Associate 2 11
Asphalt Finisher Supervisor 1 7
Asphalt Worker 18
Assistant Construction Inspector 8
Assistant Engineer 77
Associate Engineer 71
Bdcomm Member Grp3 M=$50/Mtg 12
Carpenter 12
Cement Mason 27
Clerk 8
Communications Dispatcher 1 14
Construction Inspector 21
Electrician 9
Eng/Arch/Landscape Arch Senior 30
Engineer 44
Engineer/Architect Principal 9
Engineering Associate 1 9
Gardener 43
General Laborer 242
General Laborer Apprentice 15
General Laborer Supervisor 1 40
Human Resources Analyst 14
Is Business Analyst-Principal 8
Junior Administrative Analyst 15
Junior Engineer 76
Landscape Architect Associate 1 8
Landscape Architect Associate 2 7
Management Assistant 9
Manager I 13
Manager II 8
Manager IV 14
Manager VI 10
Operating Engineer, Universal 9
Painter 8
Plumber 10
Pr Administrative Analyst 11
Program Support Analyst 10
Project Manager 1 8
Project Manager 3 14
Ps Aide to Professional 12
Public Service Aide-Public Works 161
Senior Administrative Analyst 23
Senior Human Resources Analyst 13
Senior Street Inspector 8
Stdntdsgn Train2/Arch/Eng/Plng 17
Stdntdsgntrain1, Arch/Eng/Plng 40
Stdntdsgntrain3, Arch/Eng/Plng 12
Steamfitter 8
Street Environmental Services Oprs Supervisor 17
Street Inspector 39
Truck Driver 82
Urban Forestry Inspector 9

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

John Kwong

Administrative Engineer/Public Works

2025 total comp

$287,166

Sub-department: Administrative-DPW/PUC
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $221,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65,480
Total compensation: $287,166
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5174
Job Family Code: 5100
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,403

John Kwong holds the role of Administrative Engineer at Public Works within Administrative-Dpw/Puc. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,166. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Ophelia Lau

Administrative Engineer/Public Works

2025 total comp

$286,576

Sub-department: Administrative-DPW/PUC
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $219,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,683
Benefits: $65,312
Total compensation: $286,576
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5174
Job Family Code: 5100
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,299

Ophelia Lau works as a Administrative Engineer for Public Works within Administrative-Dpw/Puc. Their status is permanent civil service. Ophelia earned $286,576 in 2025. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Deanna Calleros

Administrative Engineer/Public Works

2025 total comp

$285,792

Sub-department: Administrative-DPW/PUC
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $220,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $204
Benefits: $65,177
Total compensation: $285,792
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5174
Job Family Code: 5100
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,255

Deanna Calleros works as a Administrative Engineer for Public Works within Administrative-Dpw/Puc. Their status is permanent civil service. Deanna earned $285,792 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Elliot Ryan

Administrative Engineer/Public Works

2025 total comp

$284,731

Sub-department: Administrative-DPW/PUC
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $219,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65,151
Total compensation: $284,731
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5174
Job Family Code: 5100
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,378

At Public Works, Elliot Ryan serves as a Administrative Engineer within Administrative-Dpw/Puc. They work permanent civil service. Their 2025 pay totaled $284,731. They are represented by Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Edilberto Sousa

Administrative Engineer/Public Works

2025 total comp

$284,673

Sub-department: Administrative-DPW/PUC
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $219,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $65,084
Total compensation: $284,673
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5174
Job Family Code: 5100
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,310

Edilberto Sousa is a Administrative Engineer at Public Works within Administrative-Dpw/Puc. They work temporary provisional. 2025 total compensation came to $284,673. They are represented by Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

John Helmuth

Administrative Engineer/Public Works

2025 total comp

$284,626

Sub-department: Administrative-DPW/PUC
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $219,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65,057
Total compensation: $284,626
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5174
Job Family Code: 5100
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,283

John Helmuth is a Administrative Engineer at Public Works within Administrative-Dpw/Puc. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $284,626. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Noreen Chan

Administrative Engineer/Public Works

2025 total comp

$273,686

Sub-department: Administrative-DPW/PUC
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $210,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62,990
Total compensation: $273,686
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.96

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,763
Job Code: 5174
Job Family Code: 5100
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,245

Noreen Chan works as a Administrative Engineer for Public Works within Administrative-Dpw/Puc. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.96 FTE. Noreen earned $273,686 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Jerome Ababa

Administrative Engineer/Public Works

2025 total comp

$271,966

Sub-department: Administrative-DPW/PUC
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $208,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,357
Total compensation: $271,966
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5174
Job Family Code: 5100
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $14,144

Jerome Ababa holds the role of Administrative Engineer at Public Works within Administrative-Dpw/Puc. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2025, their total compensation was $271,966. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Richard Chircop

Administrative Engineer/Public Works

2024 total comp

$269,564

Sub-department: Administrative-DPW/PUC
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $207,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62,009
Total compensation: $269,564
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.98

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $17,697
Job Code: 5174
Job Family Code: 5100
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,555

At Public Works, Richard Chircop serves as a Administrative Engineer within Administrative-Dpw/Puc. They work permanent civil service, 0.98 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $269,564. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Jason Chin

Administrative Engineer/Public Works

2025 total comp

$186,052

Sub-department: Administrative-DPW/PUC
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $142,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $43,235
Total compensation: $186,052
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.63

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $12,385
Job Code: 5174
Job Family Code: 5100
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $10,676

At Public Works, Jason Chin serves as a Administrative Engineer within Administrative-Dpw/Puc. They work permanent civil service, 0.63 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,052. They are represented by Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.