Public Works Director Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Public Works Director make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Public Works Director salary in Los Angeles, CA is $180,272 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $158,751 and $205,323. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Public Works Director

City of Carlin - Carlin , NV

Public Works Director DEFINITION: The Public Works Director directs and oversees all aspects of the operation of the Public Works Department for the City of Carlin (City), Nevada. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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Deputy Public Works Director/Engineering Services Manager

City of Port Townsend - Port Townsend , WA

JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision of the Public Works Director, this position is responsible for managing the engineering department in the development and implementation of Public Works projects ...

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

River Rock Casino - Geyserville , CA

The Director of Public Works is responsible for directing all staff and departmental functions including short and long term planning, budget development, staff management, planning, organizing and ...

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Public Works Director

City of Burien - Seattle , WA

... on public works policies and practices; prepares, coordinates, and implements responses and recommendations to the City Manager, City Council and other department directors. * Develops and ...

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Public Works Director

Virgin Utah - Virgin , UT

Public works are a broad category of infrastructure projects, financed and constructed by the ... as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques ...

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Resilience and Disaster Planning Manager- Public Works (0931) (144669)

City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA

... the Public Works Director. Your role as a senior manager involves formulating the mission ... objectives, and long-term strategy for the Director's Office of Resilience and Disaster Planning

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What does a Public Works Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Public Works Director

Performs various engineering functions including directing and participating in the work of planning, design construction and contract administration of the Capital Improvement Program.

December 05, 2022

Plans, organizes, assigns and directs the activities, operation, maintenance and programs of the Public Works Operations and Maintenance Department which includes the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure, operation of the domestic water treatment, storage and transmission systems (water, storm water and sewer), pumping and treatment systems.

January 01, 2023

Plan, assign, and direct the work of professional, technical, and clerical subordinates in a manner conducive to effective work performance and positive morale.

February 28, 2023

Manage the Office of the County Surveyor by assuring that the checking and approval of records of survey, parcel maps, waiver of parcel maps, subdivision maps, lot line adjustment and certificates of merger are completed in compliance with regulations and conditions of approval.

March 20, 2023

Develops and oversees the preparation of specifications and bid documents for a variety of public works and public utilities-related designs, construction and maintenance projects.

April 28, 2023

Review and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations in coordination with and under the advice of the City Attorney.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Works Director in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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158751

205323

180272

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

173868

239540

202931

What is the average salary for Public Works Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Works Director in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Public Works Director ranges from $158,751 to $205,323 with the average base salary of $180,272. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $173,868 to $239,540 with the average total cash compensation of $202,931.

View Average Salary for Public Works Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$180,272	$158,751 - $205,323
Bonus	$22,659	$15,118 - $34,218
Total Pay	$202,931	$173,868 - $239,540

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Public Works Director Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,991 - $206,926	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,991 - $206,926	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,991 - $206,926	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,991 - $206,926	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,244 - $205,960	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,820 - $206,705	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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