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 13
Staff Specialist/Public Works
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Tim Leung is a Staff Specialist at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $105,345.
Staff Specialist/Public Works
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Jacqueline Le holds the role of Staff Specialist at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,102.
Apprentice Mechanic/Public Works
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At Public Works, Arnold Upod serves as a Apprentice Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,067.
Senr Office Specialist/Public Works
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Heather Kameda works as a Senr Office Specialist for Public Works. Heather earned $102,221 in 2025.
Animal Services Officer/Public Works
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At Public Works, April Corral serves as a Animal Services Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,967.
Volunteer Coordinator (Ft)/Public Works
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Alain Rodriguez is a Volunteer Coordinator (Ft) at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $101,866.
Warehouse Worker II/Public Works
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Zachary Thompson is a Warehouse Worker II at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $101,060.
Associate Construction Inspector/Public Works
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Joel Resendez works as a Associate Construction Inspector for Public Works. Joel earned $100,667 in 2025.
Animal Services Officer/Public Works
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Randall Swanson holds the role of Animal Services Officer at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,399.
Facility Snd & Lieutenant Technician/Public Works
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Roberto Vasquez holds the role of Facility Snd & Lieutenant Technician at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,767.
Equipment Mechanical Assistant II/Public Works
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Frank Matos is a Equipment Mechanical Assistant II at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $99,649.
Engineerg Technician II/Public Works
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John Hua holds the role of Engineerg Technician II at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,492.
Animal Health Assistant/Public Works
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Jocelyn Aguilar works as a Animal Health Assistant for Public Works. Jocelyn earned $99,297 in 2025.
Apprentice Mechanic/Public Works
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Scott Hawkins works as a Apprentice Mechanic for Public Works. Scott earned $99,015 in 2025.
Staff Specialist/Public Works
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At Public Works, Maria Morales serves as a Staff Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,839.
Maintenance Worker I/Public Works
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Thomas Quinonez is a Maintenance Worker I at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $98,824.
Animal Care Attendant I Ft/Public Works
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At Public Works, Ismael Almaras serves as a Animal Care Attendant I Ft. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,771.
Senr Warehouse Worker/Public Works
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Jedgail Empaynado holds the role of Senr Warehouse Worker at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,628.
Animal Shelter Coordinator/Public Works
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Amanda Barbaglia holds the role of Animal Shelter Coordinator at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,592.
Animal Services Officer/Public Works
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Luis Aragon holds the role of Animal Services Officer at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,325.
Engineerg Technician II/Public Works
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An Nguyen works as a Engineerg Technician II for Public Works. An earned $98,088 in 2025.
Security Officer/Public Works
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At Public Works, Alberto Lua serves as a Security Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,788.
Security Officer/Public Works
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Adam Calderon holds the role of Security Officer at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,761.
Engineerg Technician II/Public Works
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At Public Works, Kevin Martinez serves as a Engineerg Technician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,655.
Animal Services Officer/Public Works
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Jacquelynn Fisher is a Animal Services Officer at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $97,350.
Equipment Mechanical Assistant II/Public Works
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Michael Landeros works as a Equipment Mechanical Assistant II for Public Works. Michael earned $97,157 in 2025.
Senr Account Clerk/Public Works
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Phu Lu is a Senr Account Clerk at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $96,425.
Equipment Mechanical Assistant II/Public Works
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Jesus Zepeda works as a Equipment Mechanical Assistant II for Public Works. Jesus earned $95,910 in 2025.
Structure/Landscape Design II/Public Works
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Yasmine Cordova works as a Structure/Landscape Design II for Public Works. Yasmine earned $95,663 in 2025.
Senr Office Specialist/Public Works
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Alma Herrera holds the role of Senr Office Specialist at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,646.
Apprentice Mechanic/Public Works
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At Public Works, Jason Hernandez serves as a Apprentice Mechanic. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,081.
Animal Shelter Veterinarian/Public Works
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Elsbeth Kane works as a Animal Shelter Veterinarian for Public Works. Elsbeth earned $94,981 in 2025.
Supervisor, Animal Service Ops/Public Works
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At Public Works, Vilma Callejo serves as a Supervisor, Animal Service Ops. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,301.
Engineerg Technician II/Public Works
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Joseph Gonzales is a Engineerg Technician II at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $94,172.
Senr Facility Attendant/Public Works
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Paul Kaikaka is a Senr Facility Attendant at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $93,986.
Security Officer/Public Works
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Patricia Castillo works as a Security Officer for Public Works. Patricia earned $91,937 in 2025.
Apprentice Mechanic/Public Works
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Pardeep Singh is a Apprentice Mechanic at Public Works. 2025 total compensation came to $91,700.
Equipment Mechanical Assistant II/Public Works
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Ian Scanlan holds the role of Equipment Mechanical Assistant II at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,266.
Animal Shelter Coordinator/Public Works
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Katherine Anderson works as a Animal Shelter Coordinator for Public Works. Katherine earned $91,260 in 2025.
Dispatcher/Public Works
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At Public Works, David Rodriguez serves as a Dispatcher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,222.