City of San Jose / Public Works
Agency file
The Public Works is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 765 employees with median total compensation of $132,393; the highest distinct record was $431,099.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 765 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($132,393) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $228,034 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $13,364. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 2
Land Surveyor/Public Works
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Amarjit Banwait works as a Land Surveyor for Public Works. Amarjit earned $257,500 in 2025.
Associate Engineer/Public Works
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Ellen Yuen is a Associate Engineer at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $256,771.
Senr Transportation Specialist/Public Works
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At Public Works, Vivian Tom serves as a Senr Transportation Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $256,001.
Supervisor, Trades/Public Works
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Jesse Perez is a Supervisor, Trades at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $254,583.
Senr Engineer/Public Works
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Marlon Leon holds the role of Senr Engineer at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $254,457.
Senr Engineer/Public Works
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Michelle Kimball is a Senr Engineer at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $253,582.
Senr Air Cond Mechanic/Public Works
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Abram Espinoza is a Senr Air Cond Mechanic at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $253,291.
Senr Engineer/Public Works
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Richard Logoleo works as a Senr Engineer for Public Works. Richard earned $252,868 in 2025.
Division Manager/Public Works
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Elizabeth Kather works as a Division Manager for Public Works. Elizabeth earned $252,821 in 2025.
Senr Transportation Specialist/Public Works
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Manjit Banwait holds the role of Senr Transportation Specialist at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,719.
Principal Engineer/Architect/Public Works
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Tala Fatolahzadeh is a Principal Engineer/Architect at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $252,508.
Senr Transportation Specialist/Public Works
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Joseph Dyke works as a Senr Transportation Specialist for Public Works. Joseph earned $251,807 in 2025.
Animal Shelter Veterinarian/Public Works
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Sarah Mui works as a Animal Shelter Veterinarian for Public Works. Sarah earned $250,815 in 2025.
Associate Structure/Land Designer/Public Works
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Shoko Hoang holds the role of Associate Structure/Land Designer at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $250,201.
Program Manager/Public Works
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At Public Works, Amy Bernwanger serves as a Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $247,602.
Administrative Officer/Public Works
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Steven Collum works as a Administrative Officer for Public Works. Steven earned $245,278 in 2025.
Animal Shelter Veterinarian/Public Works
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Maryssa Mckinley is a Animal Shelter Veterinarian at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $244,358.
Associate Engineer/Public Works
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Samuel Aguirre works as a Associate Engineer for Public Works. Samuel earned $244,339 in 2025.
Senr Electrician/Public Works
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Andrew Vu is a Senr Electrician at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $243,618.
Associate Engineer/Public Works
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Lorimer Ancheta is a Associate Engineer at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $243,518.
Construction Manager/Public Works
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Gurjant Sangha works as a Construction Manager for Public Works. Gurjant earned $243,260 in 2025.
Fleet Manager/Public Works
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David Mesa works as a Fleet Manager for Public Works. David earned $241,717 in 2025.
Maintenance Contract Supervisor/Public Works
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At Public Works, Thomas Coxum serves as a Maintenance Contract Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $241,628.
Associate Engineer/Public Works
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At Public Works, Hoa Tran serves as a Associate Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $238,569.
Construction Manager/Public Works
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Adolfo Alvarez works as a Construction Manager for Public Works. Adolfo earned $238,497 in 2025.
Radio Communications Supervisor/Public Works
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Charles Vliet holds the role of Radio Communications Supervisor at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,332.
Senr Air Cond Mechanic/Public Works
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Ka Ng works as a Senr Air Cond Mechanic for Public Works. Ka earned $236,281 in 2025.
Associate Engineer/Public Works
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Raymond Cunanan is a Associate Engineer at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $234,329.
Building Inspect Combo Cert, Senior Ft/Public Works
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Armand Nascimento works as a Building Inspect Combo Cert, Senior Ft for Public Works. Armand earned $233,922 in 2025.
Senr Architect/Landscape Arch/Public Works
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Vanessa Lindores-Farah holds the role of Senr Architect/Landscape Arch at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $233,689.
Senr Engineer/Public Works
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Elizabeth Koki holds the role of Senr Engineer at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $233,648.
Building Management Administrative/Public Works
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Kevin Lee is a Building Management Administrative at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $232,612.
Senr Engineer/Public Works
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At Public Works, Mark Saturnio serves as a Senr Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $232,360.
Program Manager/Public Works
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Carol Whattam is a Program Manager at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $230,658.
Senr Construction Inspector/Public Works
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Manuel Morales is a Senr Construction Inspector at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $228,761.
Associate Engineer/Public Works
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At Public Works, Eun Ko serves as a Associate Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $228,378.
Senr Electrician/Public Works
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John Wildemuth holds the role of Senr Electrician at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $228,034.
Senr Auto Equipment Specialist/Public Works
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Mario Jr holds the role of Senr Auto Equipment Specialist at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $227,336.
Associate Structure/Land Designer/Public Works
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Daniel Phan is a Associate Structure/Land Designer at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $226,994.
Associate Structure/Land Designer/Public Works
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Stacey Palomar is a Associate Structure/Land Designer at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $225,066.