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Mental Health

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

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$976.5M
Employees
6,395
Median total
$137,568
Highest record
$838,434

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$172$484,007+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$94,639 (62%)
  • Overtime$1,904 (1%)
  • Other$8,546 (6%)
  • Benefits$47,615 (31%)

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
$58,292
$100,361
$137,568
$186,976
$235,448

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).

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 95

Arleen Santizo

Administrative Assistant II/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,859
Base pay
$65,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,107
Benefits
$49,040
Total compensation
$121,859

Arleen Santizo is a Administrative Assistant II at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $121,859.

Silvia Leon

Psychiatric Social Worker I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,785
Base pay
$81,677
Overtime
$429
Other pay
$1,833
Benefits
$37,846
Total compensation
$121,785

Silvia Leon is a Psychiatric Social Worker I at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $121,785.

Luz Gonzalez

Secretary III/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,784
Base pay
$69,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,498
Benefits
$46,040
Total compensation
$121,784

At Mental Health, Luz Gonzalez serves as a Secretary III. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,784.

Jason Asabere

Mental Health Clinician I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,771
Base pay
$79,979
Overtime
$1,395
Other pay
$3,617
Benefits
$36,780
Total compensation
$121,771

Jason Asabere works as a Mental Health Clinician I for Mental Health. Jason earned $121,771 in 2025.

Ariana Garibay

Substance Abuse Counselor/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,767
Base pay
$62,511
Overtime
$1,148
Other pay
$9,571
Benefits
$48,537
Total compensation
$121,767

Ariana Garibay is a Substance Abuse Counselor at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $121,767.

Jennifer On-Yee

Medical Case Worker II/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,753
Base pay
$62,163
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$54,590
Total compensation
$121,753

At Mental Health, Jennifer On-Yee serves as a Medical Case Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,753.

Jacqui Cheng

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,741
Base pay
$65,458
Overtime
$930
Other pay
$1,800
Benefits
$53,553
Total compensation
$121,741

Jacqui Cheng holds the role of Mental Health Clinical Supervisor at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,741.

Megan Trieu

Information Systems Analyst I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,739
Base pay
$81,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,167
Benefits
$35,414
Total compensation
$121,739

Megan Trieu works as a Information Systems Analyst I for Mental Health. Megan earned $121,739 in 2025.

Ed Dimaano

Procurement Assistant I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,673
Base pay
$71,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,477
Benefits
$38,341
Total compensation
$121,673

Ed Dimaano holds the role of Procurement Assistant I at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,673.

Alexandier Davison

Staff Assistant I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,671
Base pay
$66,217
Overtime
$24
Other pay
$5,025
Benefits
$50,405
Total compensation
$121,671

At Mental Health, Alexandier Davison serves as a Staff Assistant I. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,671.

Cynthia Rodriguez

Psychiatric Social Worker I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,646
Base pay
$82,346
Overtime
$1,127
Other pay
$2,726
Benefits
$35,447
Total compensation
$121,646

At Mental Health, Cynthia Rodriguez serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,646.

Porsha Hayes

Medical Case Worker II/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,582
Base pay
$66,620
Overtime
$721
Other pay
$11,015
Benefits
$43,226
Total compensation
$121,582

Porsha Hayes holds the role of Medical Case Worker II at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,582.

Marisela Ibarra

Psychiatric Social Worker I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,573
Base pay
$81,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,620
Benefits
$36,865
Total compensation
$121,573

Marisela Ibarra is a Psychiatric Social Worker I at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $121,573.

Christie Rios

Community Health Worker/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,417
Base pay
$57,249
Overtime
$6,574
Other pay
$10,903
Benefits
$46,691
Total compensation
$121,417

Christie Rios works as a Community Health Worker for Mental Health. Christie earned $121,417 in 2025.

Eduardo Quele Madrid

Medical Case Worker II/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,404
Base pay
$66,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,822
Benefits
$45,293
Total compensation
$121,404

At Mental Health, Eduardo Quele Madrid serves as a Medical Case Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,404.

Evangelina Gutierrez

Psychiatric Technician II/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,386
Base pay
$68,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,224
Benefits
$44,167
Total compensation
$121,386

Evangelina Gutierrez holds the role of Psychiatric Technician II at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,386.

Charmaine Charles

Clinical Psychologist II/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,385
Base pay
$63,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,194
Benefits
$47,480
Total compensation
$121,385

At Mental Health, Charmaine Charles serves as a Clinical Psychologist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,385.

Ramon Gonzalez

Substance Abuse Counselor/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,379
Base pay
$65,105
Overtime
$192
Other pay
$8,972
Benefits
$47,110
Total compensation
$121,379

Ramon Gonzalez works as a Substance Abuse Counselor for Mental Health. Ramon earned $121,379 in 2025.

Francisca Portillo

Medical Case Worker II/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,374
Base pay
$61,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,247
Benefits
$53,286
Total compensation
$121,374

At Mental Health, Francisca Portillo serves as a Medical Case Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,374.

Michelle Cornell

Medical Case Worker II/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,372
Base pay
$81,966
Overtime
$6,772
Other pay
$7,376
Benefits
$25,258
Total compensation
$121,372

Michelle Cornell works as a Medical Case Worker II for Mental Health. Michelle earned $121,372 in 2025.

Henry Higginson

Psychiatric Social Worker I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,303
Base pay
$80,684
Overtime
$849
Other pay
$6,673
Benefits
$33,097
Total compensation
$121,303

At Mental Health, Henry Higginson serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,303.

Ethan Vaca

Psychiatric Social Worker I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,271
Base pay
$89,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,558
Benefits
$28,290
Total compensation
$121,271

At Mental Health, Ethan Vaca serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,271.

Guadalupe Ramirez

Psychiatric Social Worker I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,248
Base pay
$81,498
Overtime
$235
Other pay
$1,726
Benefits
$37,789
Total compensation
$121,248

Guadalupe Ramirez is a Psychiatric Social Worker I at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $121,248.

Danielle Keita Taguchi

Psychiatric Social Worker I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,226
Base pay
$82,051
Overtime
$104
Other pay
$4,821
Benefits
$34,250
Total compensation
$121,226

Danielle Keita Taguchi holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker I at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,226.

Ana Maravilla

Patient Financial Services Worker/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,194
Base pay
$64,399
Overtime
$64
Other pay
$6,199
Benefits
$50,532
Total compensation
$121,194

At Mental Health, Ana Maravilla serves as a Patient Financial Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,194.

Alex Chiu

Accountant I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,180
Base pay
$72,624
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,080
Benefits
$37,476
Total compensation
$121,180

Alex Chiu works as a Accountant I for Mental Health. Alex earned $121,180 in 2025.

Lanthi Le

Patient Financial Services Worker/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,174
Base pay
$69,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,088
Benefits
$39,500
Total compensation
$121,174

Lanthi Le holds the role of Patient Financial Services Worker at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,174.

Bonita Smith

Psychiatric Social Worker I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,139
Base pay
$77,198
Overtime
$5,913
Other pay
$4,034
Benefits
$33,994
Total compensation
$121,139

At Mental Health, Bonita Smith serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,139.

Nam Choi

Medical Case Worker II/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,138
Base pay
$61,676
Overtime
$1,930
Other pay
$13,618
Benefits
$43,914
Total compensation
$121,138

Nam Choi holds the role of Medical Case Worker II at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,138.

Carolina Fierros

Secretary III/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,113
Base pay
$65,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,687
Benefits
$48,760
Total compensation
$121,113

Carolina Fierros is a Secretary III at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $121,113.

Sheryl Lin

Physician,Post Graduate Years 2-7/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,105
Base pay
$73,615
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,285
Benefits
$28,205
Total compensation
$121,105

Sheryl Lin works as a Physician,Post Graduate Years 2-7 for Mental Health. Sheryl earned $121,105 in 2025.

Cecilia Barajas

Credentialing Specialist/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,093
Base pay
$67,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,000
Benefits
$48,563
Total compensation
$121,093

At Mental Health, Cecilia Barajas serves as a Credentialing Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,093.

Cindy Farias

Patient Financial Services Worker/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,088
Base pay
$65,913
Overtime
$322
Other pay
$5,279
Benefits
$49,574
Total compensation
$121,088

Cindy Farias works as a Patient Financial Services Worker for Mental Health. Cindy earned $121,088 in 2025.

Rebeca Perez-Diaz

Community Health Worker/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,077
Base pay
$58,158
Overtime
$3,414
Other pay
$12,645
Benefits
$46,860
Total compensation
$121,077

Rebeca Perez-Diaz holds the role of Community Health Worker at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,077.

Isabel Banuelos

Community Health Worker/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,037
Base pay
$58,560
Overtime
$4,784
Other pay
$10,371
Benefits
$47,322
Total compensation
$121,037

Isabel Banuelos is a Community Health Worker at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $121,037.

Kimberly Manzanares-Mora

Senior Community Health Worker/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$121,023
Base pay
$63,252
Overtime
$32
Other pay
$8,514
Benefits
$49,225
Total compensation
$121,023

Kimberly Manzanares-Mora holds the role of Senior Community Health Worker at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,023.

Amber Garcia

Departmental Personnel Assistant/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$120,935
Base pay
$64,275
Overtime
$1,571
Other pay
$5,016
Benefits
$50,073
Total compensation
$120,935

Amber Garcia works as a Departmental Personnel Assistant for Mental Health. Amber earned $120,935 in 2025.

Valerie Paredes

Psychiatric Social Worker II/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$120,891
Base pay
$67,348
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$231
Benefits
$53,312
Total compensation
$120,891

Valerie Paredes is a Psychiatric Social Worker II at Mental Health. 2025 total compensation came to $120,891.

Latisha Chappell

Secretary III/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$120,882
Base pay
$69,246
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,814
Benefits
$45,822
Total compensation
$120,882

Latisha Chappell holds the role of Secretary III at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,882.

Camilo Balacuit

Mental Health Clinician I/Mental Health

2025 total comp
$120,866
Base pay
$81,353
Overtime
$415
Other pay
$2,283
Benefits
$36,815
Total compensation
$120,866

Camilo Balacuit holds the role of Mental Health Clinician I at Mental Health. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,866.