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Children & Family Services

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Children & Family Services is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 9,510 employees with median total compensation of $150,462; the highest distinct record was $666,214.

Year
2025
Employees
9,510
Median total
$150,462
Highest record
$666,214

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$273,313+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 9,510 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($150,462) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$88,034 (59%)
  • Overtime$2,991 (2%)
  • Other$8,825 (6%)
  • Benefits$48,774 (33%)

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
$82,246
$107,152
$150,462
$189,034
$216,874

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $216,874 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $82,246. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 57

Gloria Mejia

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,187
Base pay
$114,410
Overtime
$2,572
Other pay
$11,410
Benefits
$62,795
Total compensation
$191,187

Gloria Mejia works as a Children's Social Worker III for Children & Family Services. Gloria earned $191,187 in 2025.

Zareh Ghanbari

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,159
Base pay
$112,053
Overtime
$9,073
Other pay
$5,900
Benefits
$64,133
Total compensation
$191,159

Zareh Ghanbari is a Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. 2025 total compensation came to $191,159.

Joseph Martinez

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,154
Base pay
$115,382
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,391
Benefits
$64,381
Total compensation
$191,154

Joseph Martinez holds the role of Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,154.

Elizabeth Alvarez

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,151
Base pay
$102,150
Overtime
$23,714
Other pay
$8,079
Benefits
$57,208
Total compensation
$191,151

Elizabeth Alvarez works as a Children's Social Worker III for Children & Family Services. Elizabeth earned $191,151 in 2025.

Marisol Gutierrez

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,151
Base pay
$116,620
Overtime
$197
Other pay
$8,075
Benefits
$66,259
Total compensation
$191,151

At Children & Family Services, Marisol Gutierrez serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,151.

Siran Yeterian

Supervisor Children's Social Worker/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,151
Base pay
$114,081
Overtime
$2,606
Other pay
$10,402
Benefits
$64,062
Total compensation
$191,151

Siran Yeterian is a Supervisor Children's Social Worker at Children & Family Services. 2025 total compensation came to $191,151.

Rosa Murrieta

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,136
Base pay
$116,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,239
Benefits
$67,079
Total compensation
$191,136

Rosa Murrieta holds the role of Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,136.

Ah Chin Pee

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,087
Base pay
$113,100
Overtime
$9,461
Other pay
$16,649
Benefits
$51,877
Total compensation
$191,087

Ah Chin Pee works as a Children's Social Worker III for Children & Family Services. Ah earned $191,087 in 2025.

Gloria Medina

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,059
Base pay
$113,860
Overtime
$4,012
Other pay
$7,244
Benefits
$65,943
Total compensation
$191,059

At Children & Family Services, Gloria Medina serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,059.

Vergel De La Cruz

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,056
Base pay
$116,620
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,030
Benefits
$66,406
Total compensation
$191,056

Vergel De La Cruz is a Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. 2025 total compensation came to $191,056.

Brenda Sanchez

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,046
Base pay
$111,927
Overtime
$21,410
Other pay
$11,202
Benefits
$46,507
Total compensation
$191,046

Brenda Sanchez is a Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. 2025 total compensation came to $191,046.

Judith Higuera

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$191,026
Base pay
$116,114
Overtime
$2,814
Other pay
$6,598
Benefits
$65,500
Total compensation
$191,026

Judith Higuera holds the role of Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $191,026.

Kimberly Kem

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,987
Base pay
$116,620
Overtime
$917
Other pay
$6,754
Benefits
$66,696
Total compensation
$190,987

Kimberly Kem holds the role of Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,987.

Guadalupe Flores

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,973
Base pay
$114,621
Overtime
$4,569
Other pay
$10,416
Benefits
$61,367
Total compensation
$190,973

Guadalupe Flores is a Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. 2025 total compensation came to $190,973.

Katherine Vargas

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,971
Base pay
$112,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,710
Benefits
$64,310
Total compensation
$190,971

Katherine Vargas holds the role of Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,971.

Susana Creighton

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,952
Base pay
$114,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,731
Benefits
$66,110
Total compensation
$190,952

Susana Creighton is a Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. 2025 total compensation came to $190,952.

Elvia Barrios-Espinoza

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,943
Base pay
$119,175
Overtime
$2,147
Other pay
$6,200
Benefits
$63,421
Total compensation
$190,943

At Children & Family Services, Elvia Barrios-Espinoza serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,943.

Veronica Paz

Supervisor Children's Social Worker/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,926
Base pay
$126,684
Overtime
$229
Other pay
$10,893
Benefits
$53,120
Total compensation
$190,926

At Children & Family Services, Veronica Paz serves as a Supervisor Children's Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,926.

Ana Casas

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,917
Base pay
$118,033
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,004
Benefits
$61,880
Total compensation
$190,917

At Children & Family Services, Ana Casas serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,917.

Krystal Kim

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,877
Base pay
$114,945
Overtime
$5,156
Other pay
$5,872
Benefits
$64,904
Total compensation
$190,877

At Children & Family Services, Krystal Kim serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,877.

Yesenia Alas

Supervisor Children's Social Worker/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,866
Base pay
$129,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,113
Benefits
$53,513
Total compensation
$190,866

Yesenia Alas works as a Supervisor Children's Social Worker for Children & Family Services. Yesenia earned $190,866 in 2025.

Maria Rodriguez-Sotelo

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,859
Base pay
$113,384
Overtime
$20,121
Other pay
$8,525
Benefits
$48,829
Total compensation
$190,859

At Children & Family Services, Maria Rodriguez-Sotelo serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,859.

Bridget Nwaukwa

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,831
Base pay
$115,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,206
Benefits
$63,148
Total compensation
$190,831

Bridget Nwaukwa is a Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. 2025 total compensation came to $190,831.

Teri Kemp

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,820
Base pay
$113,100
Overtime
$2,360
Other pay
$9,494
Benefits
$65,866
Total compensation
$190,820

Teri Kemp works as a Children's Social Worker III for Children & Family Services. Teri earned $190,820 in 2025.

Maya Hughes

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,818
Base pay
$113,100
Overtime
$11,620
Other pay
$6,017
Benefits
$60,081
Total compensation
$190,818

Maya Hughes works as a Children's Social Worker III for Children & Family Services. Maya earned $190,818 in 2025.

Sonia Ruiz

Supervisor Children's Social Worker/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,784
Base pay
$125,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,580
Benefits
$54,380
Total compensation
$190,784

At Children & Family Services, Sonia Ruiz serves as a Supervisor Children's Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,784.

Cyril Caillet

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,703
Base pay
$117,511
Overtime
$426
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$67,766
Total compensation
$190,703

At Children & Family Services, Cyril Caillet serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,703.

Maria Messick

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,703
Base pay
$115,382
Overtime
$4,520
Other pay
$8,171
Benefits
$62,630
Total compensation
$190,703

At Children & Family Services, Maria Messick serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,703.

Nicole Engel

Supervisor Children's Social Worker/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,696
Base pay
$130,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,029
Benefits
$54,930
Total compensation
$190,696

Nicole Engel is a Supervisor Children's Social Worker at Children & Family Services. 2025 total compensation came to $190,696.

Makieba Wise

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,652
Base pay
$113,384
Overtime
$7,179
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$65,089
Total compensation
$190,652

At Children & Family Services, Makieba Wise serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,652.

La Shawna Cornett

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,638
Base pay
$115,481
Overtime
$6,194
Other pay
$5,704
Benefits
$63,259
Total compensation
$190,638

La Shawna Cornett works as a Children's Social Worker III for Children & Family Services. La earned $190,638 in 2025.

Nancy Barroso

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,604
Base pay
$114,896
Overtime
$2,125
Other pay
$7,470
Benefits
$66,113
Total compensation
$190,604

Nancy Barroso is a Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. 2025 total compensation came to $190,604.

Tien Ngo

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,603
Base pay
$115,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,094
Benefits
$67,007
Total compensation
$190,603

Tien Ngo works as a Children's Social Worker III for Children & Family Services. Tien earned $190,603 in 2025.

Shevonte Garbutt

Supervisor Children's Social Worker/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,583
Base pay
$120,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,002
Benefits
$64,429
Total compensation
$190,583

At Children & Family Services, Shevonte Garbutt serves as a Supervisor Children's Social Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,583.

Krista Edwards

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,577
Base pay
$112,103
Overtime
$7,875
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$65,599
Total compensation
$190,577

Krista Edwards holds the role of Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,577.

Marla Aceves

Supervisor Children's Social Worker/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,570
Base pay
$129,833
Overtime
$639
Other pay
$5,107
Benefits
$54,991
Total compensation
$190,570

Marla Aceves holds the role of Supervisor Children's Social Worker at Children & Family Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,570.

Cheryl Carney

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,555
Base pay
$112,053
Overtime
$24,673
Other pay
$6,016
Benefits
$47,813
Total compensation
$190,555

Cheryl Carney holds the role of Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,555.

Ivette Mora

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,534
Base pay
$112,120
Overtime
$4,924
Other pay
$7,870
Benefits
$65,620
Total compensation
$190,534

Ivette Mora holds the role of Children's Social Worker III at Children & Family Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,534.

Arpi Ninoyan

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,509
Base pay
$111,211
Overtime
$11,058
Other pay
$4,999
Benefits
$63,241
Total compensation
$190,509

At Children & Family Services, Arpi Ninoyan serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,509.

Jose Machado

Children's Social Worker III/Children & Family Services

2025 total comp
$190,501
Base pay
$115,382
Overtime
$1,809
Other pay
$9,161
Benefits
$64,149
Total compensation
$190,501

At Children & Family Services, Jose Machado serves as a Children's Social Worker III. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,501.