Los Angeles County / Mental Health
Agency file
The Mental Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2025, this agency had 6,395 employees with median total compensation of $137,568; the highest distinct record was $838,434.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 6,395 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($137,568) — 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 $235,448 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,292. 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 67
Principal Deputy Public Guardian/Mental Health
David Luu is a Principal Deputy Public Guardian at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $157,152.
Mental Health Clinician II/Mental Health
Mayte Salazar is a Mental Health Clinician II at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $157,146.
Mental Health Clinician II/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Bonavy Som-Keo serves as a Mental Health Clinician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,096.
Accounting Systems Technician/Mental Health
Shushan Andriasyan is a Accounting Systems Technician at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $156,989.
Management Analyst/Mental Health
Janise Nguyen works as a Management Analyst for Mental Health. Janise earned $156,986 in 2025.
Assistant Staff Analyst, H.S./Mental Health
At Mental Health, Sharmayn Short-Potts serves as a Assistant Staff Analyst, H.S.. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,958.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
Amanda Sanchez is a Psychiatric Social Worker II at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $156,924.
Health Care Financial Analyst/Mental Health
Narine Sargsyan holds the role of Health Care Financial Analyst at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,857.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
Christina Lozano is a Psychiatric Social Worker II at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $156,832.
Senior Deputy Public Guardian/Mental Health
Plamka Ivanova works as a Senior Deputy Public Guardian for Mental Health. Plamka earned $156,785 in 2025.
Mental Health Clinician II/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Yolanda Renteria serves as a Mental Health Clinician II. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,770.
Staff Assistant II/Mental Health
Cary Zhuang holds the role of Staff Assistant II at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,769.
Administrative Services Manager I/Mental Health
Angel Risher is a Administrative Services Manager I at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $156,715.
Administrative Services Manager I/Mental Health
Christopher Chavez works as a Administrative Services Manager I for Mental Health. Christopher earned $156,663 in 2025.
Psychiatric Social Worker I/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Jennifer Bonilla serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,622.
Health Information Technician/Mental Health
Patricia Johnson holds the role of Health Information Technician at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,621.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
Nelly Martinez Cruz is a Psychiatric Social Worker II at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $156,606.
Mental Health Clinician II/Mental Health
Jacqueline Kay holds the role of Mental Health Clinician II at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,599.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
Ernesto Contreras works as a Psychiatric Social Worker II for Mental Health. Ernesto earned $156,560 in 2025.
Management Secretary III/Mental Health
Maria Barakos works as a Management Secretary III for Mental Health. Maria earned $156,485 in 2025.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Joshua Katell serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,469.
Mental Health Clinician II/Mental Health
Ester Reyes Bolanos holds the role of Mental Health Clinician II at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,449.
Medical Case Worker II/Mental Health
Brian Dao is a Medical Case Worker II at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $156,426.
Administrative Services Manager I/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Chrystina Thornton serves as a Administrative Services Manager I. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,414.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
Mary Marroquin holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker II at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,370.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Tania Zargari serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,308.
Mental Health Clinical Supervisor/Mental Health
At Mental Health, Frances Ohaeri serves as a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,279.
Senior Deputy Public Guardian/Mental Health
Lamona Geraghty is a Senior Deputy Public Guardian at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $156,236.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
Ruth Alvarez works as a Psychiatric Social Worker II for Mental Health. Ruth earned $156,216 in 2025.
Medical Case Worker II/Mental Health
Nora Gonzalez works as a Medical Case Worker II for Mental Health. Nora earned $156,197 in 2025.
Senior Human Relations Consultant/Mental Health
Riku Matsuda is a Senior Human Relations Consultant at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $156,137.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
Rosa Juarez-Davalos holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker II at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,135.
Health Program Analyst I/Mental Health
Matthew Bengson works as a Health Program Analyst I for Mental Health. Matthew earned $156,110 in 2025.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
Mayra Gonzalez holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker II at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,083.
Management Secretary III/Mental Health
Denise Hernandez works as a Management Secretary III for Mental Health. Denise earned $156,067 in 2025.
Accounting Officer I/Mental Health
Vehimnaz Petrosian works as a Accounting Officer I for Mental Health. Vehimnaz earned $156,029 in 2025.
Information Systems Analyst II/Mental Health
Katie Lau is a Information Systems Analyst II at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $156,024.
Health Care Financial Analyst/Mental Health
Carolin Yesaian holds the role of Health Care Financial Analyst at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,988.
Mental Health Clinical Supervisor/Mental Health
Theodore Anderson works as a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor for Mental Health. Theodore earned $155,987 in 2025.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health
Eva Sabala holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker II at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,981.